Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

• #23 • Center Midfielder

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

• #23 • Center Midfielder

Nationality

Denmark

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 5, 1995 (31)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

185 lb

Club

Marseille

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

Ligue 1

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

70/393

Impact score

80/393

Midfielder rank

25th

25/102

All rank

83rd

83/393

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

184th

184/540

All rank

658th

658/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Overall

22nd/101 MID

Shooting

12th/82 MID

71.4

Passing

19th/101 MID

73.1

On Ball Attacking

13th/98 MID

71.5

Duel

22nd/96 MID

66.6

Ball Control

1st/101 MID

81.9

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

579

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps

News

Oct 21, 2026

Option Thursday, role unclear

Hojbjerg (strain) is an option for Thursday's match against Sturm Graz, but it is undetermined if he is ready to start yet, according to manager Bruno Genesio, per La Minute OM. "Regarding Hojbjerg, we'll see tomorrow if he's ready to start or not."

Analysis: Hojbjerg missed the past three games with a strain but finally appears to be ready for action again after training this week. The only question remains where he will begin the contest, as it is unknown if he will start or be in a bench role for his return. Before his injury, he was a regular starter for the club.

Oct 21, 2026

Returns to team training

Hojbjerg (muscle) returned to team training Wednesday after recovering from a muscular injury, putting him in contention for Thursday's Europa League clash against Sturm Graz, according to Enzo Buonalana.

Analysis: Hojbjerg has taken an encouraging step toward returning to competitive action after missing Marseille's recent fixtures due to a muscular injury sustained during the international break. The Danish midfielder had previously been limited to individual training but was back working with his teammates Wednesday, suggesting he is nearing full fitness. His potential return would provide Marseille with an important boost in central midfield, where he remains a regular starter. However, his involvement against Sturm Graz remains uncertain, with Sunday's Ligue 1 encounter against Le Havre offering another opportunity for his comeback if Thursday's match comes too soon.