Rasmus Hojlund is a professional football player who plays as a striker for Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff acquired Hojlund in the summer of 2023, raiding Atalanta for the Danish forward’s services.
After a tricky start to life at Old Trafford, the wonderkid has slowly begun to find his feet at Carrington and is now banging goals in for fun.
Here’s a look into the life of Manchester United striker – Rasmus Hojlund.
Where and when was Rasmus Hojlund born?
Hojlund’s birthday is the 4th of February 2003.
Hojlund was born in Copenhagen and grew up in a town called Hørsholm. He has represented Denmark at all levels from under-16s to the first-team squad.
How tall is Rasmus Hojlund in feet?
Hojlund stands tall at 6’3 inches. This is a huge part of his game, using his physically imposing nature to dominate defenders on the pitch.
Rasmus Hojlund shirt number
The Danish striker wears the number 9 shirt for the Red Devils, following in the footsteps of Manchester United legends such as Sir Bobby Charlton and Andy Cole.
How fast is Hojlund?
Hojlund is ridiculously quick. The forward’s manager at Atalanta said he could run 100m in just 11 seconds. To put that into perspective, Usain Bolt’s world record 100m time is 9.58 seconds.
How good is Hojlund?
Hojlund has the potential to be a fantastic Manchester United striker. One of his finest attributes has to be his shooting, his monstrous shot is a nightmare for goalkeepers.
His hold-up/link-up play is also very good, being able to play facing with his back to goal, which is a tough skill in football. The Copenhagen Academy graduate is also only going to get better with age and has a fantastic infrastructure around him at United to now do so.
How much is Hojlund worth in pounds?
Manchester United bought Hojlund from Atalanta in 2023 for £64 million. The deal could however rise to £72 million with add-ons.
Transfermarkt have his current valuation at €65 million (£55.4 million).
Rasmus Hojlund brothers
The Manchester United striker is not the only footballer in the family, with his two brothers Emil Hojlund and Oscar Hojlund also talented players. Not only are the pair brothers, but they’re also twins.
Both showed real promise in FC Copenhagen’s youth setups, which has led to numerous appearances for the first-team squad in Denmark.
The duo even had some run-ins with United, with Emil playing against United U19s in the UEFA Youth League and Oscar getting some minutes in the Champions League. Get to know more below.
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