Atalanta star forward Rasmus Hojlund is currently the transfer targets of several major clubs in Europe including Arsenal and Real Madrid, get to know more about the player below along with his FIFA 23 rating
According to reports, Arsenal and Real Madrid sent out some scouts to watch Rasmus Højlund earlier this season.
Who is Rasmus Hojlund, his age, height, FIFA 23 rating and potential, football career stats, games, club
Danish top talent Rasmus Højlund has just signed the contract as new Atalanta striker on permanent deal from Sturm Graz. He’s in Italy to be unveiled soon. 🇩🇰🤝 #transfers
Atalanta will pay €17m for Højlund. pic.twitter.com/5gfJzXDz8M
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2022
Atalanta stars are having huge impact in the last weeks. Rasmus Højlund scored 4 goals in Serie A, born in 2003 and performing at top level – Atalanta invested €17m to sign him last summer. ⭐️ #SerieA
Italian CB Giorgio Scalvini, also shining and monitored by many top clubs. pic.twitter.com/LoNvuUUIcw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 16, 2023
The Gunners particularly seem to have a strong interest in the young Dane, due to his hugely impressive performances ever since the start of 2023.
Rasmus Højlund brief bio
Rasmus Winther Højlund is a Danish professional footballer who was born on 4 February 2003, in Denmark. He currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta and the Denmark national team. Rasmus primarily plays as a striker and wears the #17 jersey.
His FIFA 23 rating is 69 and potential is 84 and his position is ST.
Age and height
Rasmus stands at a height of 1.91 m and is currently 20 years old.
Rasmus Højlund career
Rasmus Højlund joined Atalanta in the summer from Sturm Graz, an Austrian Bundesliga club. He joined the side for a £15m, and he has since ben establishing himself well under Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.
Højlund has currently scored six goals and bagged one assist in Serie A. Alongside his teammate Ademola Lookman, the former Leicester City attacker, the duo have formed a fearsome attacking front for the Italian side.
Moreover, all of Højlund’s six goals this season have come from a healthy total of 4.87 xG. This figure becomes more impressive when considering that he has only recently become a starter following injuries to other strikers.
The 20-year-old Dane looks to hold the complete package for an ideal striker. Højlund is rapid with his transitions, plays well in the penalty box and most excitingly, he has the ability to score scrappy goals.
Hojlund 2022-23 stats
Højlund has made a total of 11 starts this season besides making several appearances off the bench. He has a record of 2.78 shots per 95 minutes, which is a very positive number, considering his previous stats and the fact that Atalanta are not a dominating team in possession.
He has expected goals (xG) of 0.41xG/95 rate, which shows the quality of chances he find himself in consistently.
Overall, Højlund is a very imposing striker and finds a variety of ways to challenge the opposition defences. Moreover, he is still very young with great attributes, which make him an ideal fit for the Premier League. Mikel Arteta would undoubtedly love to have a player like him at his disposal at the Emirates.
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