Mads Bidstrup

Early career

A midfielder, Bidstrup began his career in the youth systems at Herfølge, Brøndby and Copenhagen. In January 2018, he transferred to German club RB Leipzig for an initial 15 million kr fee. Bidstrup was a part of the RB Leipzig U19 team which reached the 2019 DFB-Pokal Junior Final and despite having three years remaining on his contract, he departed the club in July 2020.

Brentford

2020–21 season

On 16 July 2020, Bidstrup joined the B team at English Championship club Brentford on a three-year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. He was included in the first team group for its pre-season training camp at St George's Park, but he suffered a patella injury during the camp, which required surgery. After returning to fitness, Bidstrup made his B team debut in a match versus a Stevenage XI on 14 February 2021 and three days later, he won his maiden call into the first team squad for a league match versus West London rivals Queens Park Rangers. He remained an unused substitute during the 2–1 defeat and was thereafter a regular inclusion on the bench. Bidstrup made six late-season appearances, including a substitute cameo in the promotion-clinching 2–0 2021 Championship play-off final victory over Swansea City on 29 May. He was promoted into the first team squad in June 2021.

2021–2023 and Nordsjælland loans

Bidstrup was a frequent inclusion on the substitutes' bench for Premier League matches…

Bidstrup won 31 caps and scored one goal for Denmark between U16 and U21 level. He was called into the U20 squad for two friendlies in June 2021, but withdrew from the squad. Bidstrup won his maiden call-up to the senior team for a pair of Nations League fixtures in October 2024 and he remained an unused substitute in both matches.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank stated that Bidstrup "can play as a number six or a number eight. His pressing ability is excellent in terms of the area that he is able to cover on the pitch and he also has the pace on the half turn with the ball to move it forward".

Bidstrup attended Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College. He is the older brother of Hjalte Bidstrup, who is also a professional footballer.