Rikke Madsen

Vålerenga, 2019–2021

In July 2019, Madsen joined Toppserien club Vålerenga. In 2020, she helped the team win the 2020 Norwegian Women's Cup. Madsen played in the championship match, a victory over LSK Kvinner.

Madrid CFF, 2022

After playing two and a half seasons in Norway, Madsen signed with Spanish club Madrid CFF on 11 January 2022.

North Carolina Courage, 2022–2023

Madsen joined the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League in August 2022, with a contract lasting until the end of the 2023 season. On 14 May 2023, Madsen notched her first NWSL assist with a pass to Tyler Lussi, who proceeded to score a goal. Madsen's assist helped the Courage triumph over the OL Reign with a 1–0 victory. Madsen scored her first goal with the Courage on 27 May 2023. In the 53rd minute of a match against Racing Louisville FC, Madsen placed a header into the back of the net, contributing to a 2–1 win over the home team. On 20 November 2023, the Courage announced that Madsen was offered a new contract by the club. On 10 January 2024, the Courage announced that Madsen would not be returning to the team for the 2024 NWSL season.

Melbourne Victory (loan), 2022-2023

On 17 December 2022, Melbourne Victory announced the signing of Madsen on loan from the Courage. Madsen joined as an injury replacement player for American forward Catherine Zimmerman, who had sustained a fractured fibula. Madsen made her club debut for the Victory on 17…

International goals

Madsen was born in Varde, Denmark. She started to play soccer when she was around five years old, but never dreamed of ever becoming a professional player. Madsen grew up in a 'sporty' family, where multiple of her family members participated in sports at fairly high levels.

Madsen is with partner Martin Thomsen. In October 2024, they had a baby girl called Frida. On 22 March 2025, in Madsen's first match following the birth of their daughter, Martin proposed to her following their 3–0 victory over Crystal Palace.