"Rasmus Winther Højlund" a rising star in the world of football, already making a name for himself at just 20 years of age. Born on February 4th, 2003, in Denmark, Højlund began his football career at a young age and quickly began to stand out among his peers.
Højlund currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta and is a member of the Denmark national team. He wears the number 17 jersey for Atalanta and 11 for Denmark .This young lad has quickly established himself as a key player for the teams .
At just 20 years old, Højlund has already garnered interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world. In fact, it was recently reported that Manchester United has shown concrete interest in signing the young striker ahead of the summer transfer window. While United has yet to speak with Højlund's agent, it is believed that he could be prised away from Atalanta for a fee between 300-400 million DKK (£35-47 million).
Højlund's talent on the pitch is undeniable, and he has the potential to become an elite striker. While he is still learning his trade at such a young age, he has shown glimpses of his immense quality. In particular, Højlund was recently brilliant in Atalanta's 2-0 win over Lazio. Aside from his goal, he won nine ground and aerial duels while completing six out of his eight take-ons attempted. He also provided three key passes and almost scored a stellar solo goal. The striker managed to dribble his way through the midfield and defence, but was denied by the goalkeeper.
Højlund's talent has not gone unnoticed on the international stage either.he scored a hat trick in his first Denmark start, and on his second game he bagged a brace, further cementing his status as one of Denmark's brightest young talents.
Despite his youth, Højlund is already making an impact in the world of football, and his future is looking incredibly bright. His skills and potential have been recognized in FIFA 22, where he has an overall rating of 79 in Career Mode. His preferred position is as a striker, and his work rate is medium to high. His preferred foot is his left, and he has a weak foot rating of three stars. He also has a four-star skill moves rating, indicating that he has a good range of skills in his repertoire.
Højlund's physical attributes are also impressive, with excellent acceleration and sprint speed, as well as high ratings for strength and balance. He is a capable dribbler and has good ball control, and his ability to take long shots makes him a threat from outside the box. While his defensive skills are not as strong, his aggression and attacking prowess more than make up for it.
Off the pitch, Højlund is known for his humble and hardworking attitude. He is dedicated to his craft and is constantly looking to improve and develop his skills. He has a bright future ahead of him, and many football fans are excited to see what he will achieve in the coming years
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