# Pierre-Emile Højbjerg — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> A warrior in midfield who combines tireless running with tactical intelligence. Højbjerg is Denmark's midfield general and leader.

**Country:** Denmark 🇩🇰  
**Club:** Olympique Marseille  
**Position:** Defensive Midfield (Midfielder)  
**Squad number:** 5  
**Age:** 30  
**Height:** 185 cm   **Weight:** 82 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $20M  
**Overall rating:** 81/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 80
- **International goals:** 5
- **International assists:** 8

**World Cup history:** 2022: Group stage | 2026: Denmark's midfield anchor

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 64
- **Shooting:** 66
- **Passing:** 76
- **Dribbling:** 68
- **Defending:** 80
- **Physical:** 82

## Major Achievements

- Euro 2020 Semi-finalist
- Bayern Munich youth
- Tottenham & Marseille

## Career Highlights

- Euro 2020 semi-final run
- Bayern Munich youngest captain
- Tottenham midfield rock

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*