Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
DenmarkPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has appeared in 32 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,715 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 42 | 3,553 | 5 | 5 | 61 | 60 | 7.22 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.30 | 65 |
| Shots | 46 | 1.50 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.50 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.13 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.36 | 54 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 70 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Key passes | 44 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Chances created | 30 | 0.99 | 55 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.23 | 65 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has taken 46 shots with 14 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has 5 assists and 44 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2230 | 73.90 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 2002 | 66.40 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 77 | 2.55 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.13 | 87 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.07 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 250 | 8.29 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 373 | 12.36 | 98 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has completed 2002 of 2230 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.56 | 31 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 1.03 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 131 | 4.34 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 1.06 | 75 |
| Touches | 2627 | 87.10 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 306 | 10.14 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 31 | 1.03 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 45 | 1.49 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 0.73 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 0.86 | 17 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg completes 17 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 131 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 1.29 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.96 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.96 | 54 |
| Clearances | 47 | 1.56 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 160 | 5.30 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.13 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg makes 39 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 38 | 1.26 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.17 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 7.60 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 83 | 2.75 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has committed 38 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.6 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left defensive midfielder (13 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and right central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrsPierre-Emile Højbjerg previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 660 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 7.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 150 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.76 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 League| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 6 | 570 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7.39 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has scored 4 goals and 5 assists across 32 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2715 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has attempted 46 shots with 14 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has created 30 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (55% success rate). Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has contributed 44 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has registered 39 tackles (29 won), 29 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 2002 from 2230 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has won 131 of 250 total duels.
Discipline
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 38 fouls and winning 45.
About Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a 30-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 Ukraine on November 19th. Olympique Marseille won 2-1. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg played 82 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
Teammates at Olympique Marseille
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg currently plays alongside Angel Gomes, Théo Vermot, Nouhoum Kamissoko, Tochukwu Nnadi, Benjamin Pavard, Bilal Nadir, Robinio Vaz, Anis Doubal, Facundo Medina, Hilan Hamzaoui Slimani, Keyliane Abdallah, Tadjidine Mmadi, Pol Lirola, Jelle Van Neck, Emerson, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Amine Gouiri, Pladi N'Zinga Pambani, Gerónimo Rulli, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Adrien Rabiot, Himad Abdelli, CJ Egan-Riley, Emmanuel Israel Ange Lago, Nayef Aguerd, Timothy Weah, Jeffrey de Lange, Jonathan Rowe, Hamed Junior Traoré, Derek Cornelius, Kelyann Bezahaf, Amine Harit, Rayan Ouro Bang Na, Leonardo Balerdi, Ugo Lamare El Kadmiri, Fodé Camara, Mathis Clément, Darryl Bakola, Ulisses Garcia, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Neal Maupay, Igor Paixão and Quinten Timber at Olympique Marseille.