Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Denmark
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Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has appeared in 2 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 7.37. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.50 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.00 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.50 | 50 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.50 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 60 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 176 | 88.00 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 161 | 80.50 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.50 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 8.50 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 11.50 | 83 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has completed 161 of 176 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.50 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.50 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 8 | 4.00 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.50 | 39 |
| Touches | 204 | 102.00 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 23 | 11.50 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.50 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.50 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 2.50 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.50 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 2.00 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.00 | 56 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.50 | 28 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 6.50 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.50 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.00 | 6 |
| 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 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrs
24 yrsPierre-Emile Højbjerg previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has scored 1 goal across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 161 from 176 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has won 8 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
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 Monaco on February 15th. Olympique Marseille lost 2-0. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.13.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Olympique Marseille are next in action on April 16th against Paris in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Olympique Marseille vs Paris match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Marseille
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg currently plays alongside Tochukwu Nnadi, Emerson, CJ Egan-Riley, Keyliane Abdallah, Bamo Meïté, Jeffrey de Lange, Théo Vermot, Himad Abdelli, Amine Harit, Igor Paixão, Derek Cornelius, Ulisses Garcia, Jelle Van Neck, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Tadjidine Mmadi, Nayef Aguerd, Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Amine Gouiri, Faris Moumbagna, Neal Maupay and Angel Gomes at Olympique Marseille.