Mikkel Damsgaard facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard | ||
| Date of birth | 3 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Jyllinge, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.80 m | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder, winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brentford | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2013 | Jyllinge FC | ||
| 2013–2017 | Nordsjælland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2017–2020 | Nordsjælland | 84 | (13) |
| 2020–2022 | Sampdoria | 46 | (2) |
| 2022– | Brentford | 71 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Denmark U18 | 2 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Denmark U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Denmark U21 | 8 | (1) |
| 2020– | Denmark | 31 | (4) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard (born 3 July 2000) is a professional footballer from Denmark. He plays as a left winger or attacking midfielder. Mikkel plays for the English club Brentford and for the Danish national team.
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Mikkel's Club Journey
Starting Out in Football
Mikkel Damsgaard began playing football in his hometown of Jyllinge, Denmark. He played there for eight years. His own father was his coach during these early years.
One day, a scout from Nordsjælland saw Mikkel play. The scout was actually looking for another player. But he was so impressed by Mikkel that he contacted him instead. Mikkel then joined FC Nordsjælland as a player for their Under-12 team.
Playing for Nordsjælland
Mikkel made his first official appearance for Nordsjælland when he was just 17 years old. This happened on 27 September 2017. He played the entire game in a Danish Cup match, helping his team win 4–0. He even made an assist, which means he helped set up a goal.
Later, on 26 November 2017, Mikkel played his first game in the Danish Superliga. This is the top football league in Denmark. He also made his debut in a European competition. This was for the Europa League in July 2018.
Moving to Sampdoria
On 6 February 2020, Mikkel Damsgaard signed a four-year contract with an Italian club. This club was Sampdoria, which plays in Serie A. Serie A is the top football league in Italy. He officially joined them on 1 July 2020.
Mikkel scored his first goal in Serie A on 17 October 2020. His goal helped Sampdoria win 3–0 against Lazio.
Joining Brentford
On 10 August 2022, Mikkel Damsgaard moved to an English club. He joined Brentford, which plays in the Premier League. The Premier League is the top football league in England. He signed a five-year deal with them.
Mikkel's International Career
Mikkel Damsgaard also plays for the Danish national team. He has represented his country in important tournaments.
Euro 2020 Highlights
On 21 June 2021, Mikkel scored a goal in a game against Russia. Denmark won this game 4–1 at the UEFA Euro 2020. He was 20 years old at the time. This made him the youngest Danish player ever to score at the European Championship.
In the semi-finals of Euro 2020, Mikkel scored the first goal against England. It was the only goal scored from a free-kick in the whole tournament. Denmark unfortunately lost the game 2–1 after extra time.
Goals for Denmark
Mikkel has scored several goals for his national team.
- He scored two goals against Moldova in a World Cup qualification match in March 2021.
- His goal against Russia in Euro 2020 was a big moment for him and his team.
- He also scored a fantastic free-kick goal against England in the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
Mikkel's Football Numbers
Mikkel has played many games and scored goals for his clubs and country. Here is a quick look at his career numbers.
Club Appearances and Goals
- Nordsjælland: He played 84 games and scored 13 goals.
- Sampdoria: He played 46 games and scored 2 goals.
- Brentford: He has played 71 games and scored 2 goals so far.
National Team Appearances and Goals
- Denmark: He has played 31 games and scored 4 goals for the national team.
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