He currently plays for Premier League club Brentford and the Denmark national team.
Mikkel Damsgaard is a professional footballer from Denmark, known for playing as a midfielder.
Damsgaard started his football career in Jyllinge, where he was coached by his father.
Биография
Early Life
Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard, born in Denmark, began his football journey in his hometown of Jyllinge, where he played for eight years under the guidance of his father. His talent was recognized by a scout from FC Nordsjælland, leading to his recruitment as a U12 player on a youth contract until 2020.
Club Career
Damsgaard made his official debut for FC Nordsjælland on September 27, 2017, at just 17 years old, impressively contributing an assist in a Danish Cup match. He made his Danish Superliga debut shortly after, on November 26, 2017, and showcased his skills on the European stage with a debut in the Europa League on July 12, 2018. In February 2020, he signed with Italian club Sampdoria, where he scored his first Serie A goal on October 17, 2020. Damsgaard's career took another leap when he joined Brentford F.C. on August 10, 2022, for a fee of €15 million, marking a significant step in his professional journey.
International Career
Damsgaard has also made a name for himself on the international stage, notably scoring a goal in a 4–1 victory over Russia during UEFA Euro 2020, becoming the youngest Danish player to score in the tournament. He further distinguished himself by scoring Denmark's first goal in the semi-finals against England, showcasing his potential as a rising star in football.
Legacy
Damsgaard's contributions to his clubs and the national team have not gone unnoticed, as he was awarded the Brentford Player of the Year for the 2024–25 season, solidifying his status as a key player in the Premier League.
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Карьера и клубы
Club
As of match played 25 August 2026
International
As of match played 27 September 2026
Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Damsgaard goal.
Early career
Damsgaard started playing football in his hometown Jyllinge, where he played for eight years, with his father as his coach. During a game with Jyllinge FC, Damsgaard was spotted by a scout from Nordsjælland, who was out actually looking for another player, but ended up contacting Damsgaard. He then joined FC Nordsjælland as a U12 player on a youth contract until 2020.
Nordsjælland
On 27 September 2017, Damsgaard made his official debut for Nordsjælland at the age of 17. He played the whole game against Vejgaard BK in a Danish Cup game, making one assist in a 4–0 win at Soffy Road. He made his Danish Superliga debut for Nordsjælland on 26 November 2017 in a game against AC Horsens in shirt number 27. On 12 July 2018, Damsgaard made his European debut for Nordsjælland against Cliftonville in a Europa League qualifier.
Sampdoria
On 6 February 2020, it was confirmed that Damsgaard had signed a four-year contract with Italian club Sampdoria with effect from 1 July 2020. The transfer fee was estimated at €6.7 million (DKK 50 million). On 17 October 2020, he scored his first Serie A goal in a 3–0 victory against Lazio.
Brentford
On 10 August 2022, Damsgaard joined English club Brentford for a €15 million fee on a five-year deal. On 17 September 2024, Damsgaard scored his first goal for the club when he scored Brentford's second goal in a 3–1 win over Leyton Orient in the EFL Cup. The following month, on 9 November, Damsgaard…
On 21 June 2021, Damsgaard scored a goal in a 4–1 win over Russia in the UEFA Euro 2020, to become the youngest Danish player to score at the European Championship, aged 20 years 353 days. In the Euro 2020 semi-finals, he scored the first goal against England with the tournament's only freekick goal. However Denmark eventually lost 2–1 after extra-time.
- Club
- FC Nordsjælland
- Club
- Brentford F.C.
- National team
- Denmark
Наследие
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron PierreBrentford F.C. · 2012–2014- Abdul MuminFC Nordsjælland · 2017–2020
- Abu FrancisFC Nordsjælland
- Adam ArnarsonFC Nordsjælland · 2014–2016
Adam ForshawBrentford F.C. · 2012–2012- Adam ForshawBrentford F.C. · 2012–2014
Adam GriffithsBrentford F.C. · 2006–2007
Adam ReedBrentford F.C. · 2011–2011
Adam ThompsonBrentford F.C. · 2011–2011- Adam ThompsonBrentford F.C. · 2012–2012
Adamo NagaloFC Nordsjælland · 2021–2024- Ademola BankoleBrentford F.C. · 2005–2006
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard is a Danish professional footballer who plays as an attacking or central midfielder for Premier League club Brentford and the Denmark national team.
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