Josefine Nielsen is the wife of newly signed Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard, find out more about her and their relationship below
Norgaard is known for his composure and defensive stability in midfield and will prove to be a serious upgrade option for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Who is Josefine Louise Barsoe Nielsen, wife of Christian Norgaard, bio, age, height, children and Instagram
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BREAKING: Arsenal have agreed a fee of £10m plus add-ons to sign Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard 🔴 pic.twitter.com/m9N75jJHsh
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 25, 2025
The veteran star has garnered a wealth of experience in Denmark, Germany, Italy, and England throughout his career bringing both leadership and tactical maturity.
Josefine Nielsen biography
Josefine Louise Barsoe Nielsen was born in 1994 in Denmark and grew up in a close-knit Danish family and is currently based in London. She is currently in her early 30s with her born on 23 February, and she is estimated to be around 5 feet 6 inches (approximately 167 cm).
Josefine is a Danish national and currently resides in England with her husband and their son, five year old Elliot. She and Christian have known each other for years and reportedly had a long-term relationship before marrying on 17 July, 2021. Josefine has so far played a supportive role in Norgaard’s career, especially during his time abroad in Germany, Italy, and now England.
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Christian Norgaard signs for Arsenal
Arsenal have finally closed their deal to sign Brentford’s midfield general, Christian Norgaard. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their midfield and have decided to lock in on Norgaard, following his Premier League consistency and leadership abilities. Norgaard will likely provide a reliable alternative to Thomas Partey, offering defensive cover and clean ball distribution, besides on-field leadership.
Christian Norgaard biography
Christian Thers Norgaard is a professional footballer who was born on March 10, 1994, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Norgaard grew up in a football-loving family and started out playing the sport at an early age. He had a younger brother named Johannes Norgaard, who also plays the sport. Christian reportedly joined the youth ranks at BK Heimdal before moving to Lyngby and later starting out on his professional journey in Brøndby, Christian Norgaard is currently 31 years old and stands at approximately 1.85 meters (6 feet 1 inch).
Nationality
Christian Norgaard is a Danish national and represents the Denmark national football team, having earned over 30 senior-level caps.
Career and stats
Christian Norgaard started out his professional career with Lyngby before making a name for himself at Brøndby. During his time there, he played 147 matches and scored 12 goals. He then had a brief stint at Fiorentina in Italy, where he played just six games, before moving to Brentford in 2019. He has since established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders, playing a key role in helping Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League. Given below are his career stats:
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Brentford | 196 | 13 | 18 |
| Brøndby | 147 | 12 | 9 |
| Fiorentina | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Lyngby | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Contract and salary
Norgaard reportedly earned around £40,000 per week at Brentford, or roughly £2.08 million annually. Following his move to Arsenal, his new contract features a 3-year + 1-year extension option, with an expected weekly wage of approximately £75,000 per week. This means that he will earn roughly £3.9 million annually.
Net Worth
Christian Norgaard has an estimated net worth of between £4 million and £6 million. Most of his income comes through his contracts, bonuses, endorsements, and performance-based incentives throughout his career.
Christian Norgaard has an Instagram account with the handle @cnoergaard19, where he has over 68.8K followers and 349 posts. He regularly posts updates of his football journey, personal life, and moments with his family and teammates on Instagram.
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