Pierre-Emile Kordt Højbjerg

Pierre-Emile Kordt Højbjerg is a Danish defensive midfielder, born in Copenhagen on 5 August 1995. He developed in Copenhagen with BK Skjold, F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby before joining Bayern München as a teenager. Højbjerg made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern and gained senior experience during loan spells at FC Augsburg and FC Schalke 04. In 2016, he moved to Southampton, where his disciplined work in central midfield developed into a leadership role and he later captained the club. Tottenham signed Højbjerg in 2020, and he became a regular presence in their midfield across several seasons. For Denmark, he has been a prominent international midfielder and helped the team reach the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finals. Højbjerg subsequently joined Marseille, where his right-footed game focuses on screening the defence, recovering possession and moving the ball forward with controlled passing.