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P. Højbjerg
MarseilleMidfielder
P. Højbjerg vs Portugal
1 game playedPierre-Emile Højbjerg's next match is on Saturday at 19:45 against Portugal. See how Pierre-Emile Højbjerg did in earlier matches against Portugal.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 |
PORvDEN
Saturday 19:45Sat 19:45Before the next match
Portugal v Denmark, SaturdayWhat Portugal allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LCDM against Portugal in their last 20 matches; league average from the UEFA Nations League.
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Odds OutliersPierre-Emile Højbjerg 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has appeared in 8 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 714 minutes at an average rating of 7.16. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 8 | 714 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 7.16 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 280 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.80 |
 Europa League | 3 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.81 |
| Total | 15 | 1,199 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 6.99 |
Attacking stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 51 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 102 minutes. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has completed 539 of 608 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg makes 11 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Marseille squad
A. Gouiri
26 yrs#9
N. Maupay
30 yrs#11
I. Paixão
26 yrs#14
F. Moumbagna
26 yrs#29
T. Mmadi19 yrs#43
K. Abdallah20 yrs#48
A. Harit29 yrs#77
T. Nnadi
23 yrs#6
A. Gomes
26 yrs#7
H. Abdelli26 yrs#8
G. Kondogbia33 yrs#19P. Højbjerg
31 yrs#23
N. Kamissoko
21 yrs#42
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Denmark squad
M. Daramy24 yrs#9
W. Osula23 yrs#10
G. Isaksen25 yrs#11
R. Højlund23 yrs#19
J. Lindstrøm26 yrs#35
A. Skov Olsen26 yrs#70
M. Bidstrup25 yrs#2
M. Jensen30 yrs#8
V. Froholdt20 yrs#8
A. Grønbæk25 yrs#11P. Højbjerg31 yrs#23
M. Hjulmand27 yrs#23
M. Damsgaard26 yrs#24
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,715 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 39 | 7.23 |
 Champions League | 8 | 658 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 7.14 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.38 |
Champions League2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 660 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 7.86 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 150 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.76 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 30 | 2,666 | 2 | 5 | 44 | 64 | 7.46 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 7.58 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.23 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 10 | 808 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 7.33 |
 European Championship | 4 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6.91 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 325 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.80 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 36 | 1,343 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.88 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.34 |
Premier League2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 3,133 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 56 | 7.11 |
| Champions League | 7 | 625 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 7.31 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 540 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 7.65 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.45 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 36 | 3,198 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 78 | 7.19 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 398 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7.20 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5.67 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.73 |
2020
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 6 | 570 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7.39 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 509 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6.50 |
About Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 714 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.93 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has contributed 7 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has registered 11 tackles (9 won), 16 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 539 from 608 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has won 33 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 8.
About Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Olympique Marseille in the Ligue 1, representing Denmark. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 5 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's most recent match was away at Lens on November 21st. Marseille won 1-2. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- November 21st1-2 winatLens(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- September 15th0-1 winatBayer 04 Leverkusen(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- September 22nd2-0 winvsToulouse(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.81)
- March 1st4-3 winvsLe Havre(84 mins, rating 7.1)
- January 2nd1-0 lossatSturm Graz(25 mins, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Olympique Marseille are next in action on March 22nd against Le Mans in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Olympique Marseille vs Le Mans match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Marseille
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg currently plays alongside Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Jeffrey de Lange, Nayef Aguerd, CJ Egan-Riley, Jelle Van Neck, Igor Paixão, Alexi Koum, Keyliane Abdallah, Nouhoum Kamissoko, Himad Abdelli, Théo Vermot, Faris Moumbagna, Amine Gouiri, Emerson, Tadjidine Mmadi, Kelyann Bezahaf, Amine Harit, Ulisses Garcia, Tochukwu Nnadi, Bamo Meïté, Derek Cornelius, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Angel Gomes and Neal Maupay at Olympique Marseille.