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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall midfielder; acceleration is adequate rather than sharp. (conf 0.4)
Decent long-stride pace for a big midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Height limits quick turns in tight spaces. (conf 0.4)
Long Salzburg career in a high-pressing system builds his engine. (conf 0.45)
Control
Comfortable receiving between the lines in Salzburg's system. (conf 0.45)
Can carry the ball but relies on size rather than skill. (conf 0.4)
Strong frame helps him protect the ball in midfield. (conf 0.45)
Capable of clean mid-range strikes; has scored in Europe. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable combination passing in a fast-paced midfield. (conf 0.45)
Can switch play, though not a deep-lying playmaker. (conf 0.4)
Rarely delivers from wide areas. (conf 0.35)
Finds forward options reasonably; not a creative standout. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Occasional goalscorer from midfield, notably against Bayern. (conf 0.4)
Sensible shot choice for a box-arriving midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Arrives late into the box and between lines. (conf 0.4)
No notable dead-ball record found. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Standing at 1.92m, he wins aerial duels from midfield. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame in ground challenges; mobility can be an issue. (conf 0.45)
Defense
High work in Salzburg's pressing system is a clear fit. (conf 0.45)
Active ball-winner in a pressing midfield. (conf 0.4)
Disciplined within Salzburg's shape; Ligue 1 level untested. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Showed poise scoring against Bayern at 18. (conf 0.45)
Sound choices in a quick, structured system. (conf 0.4)
Consistent effort in Salzburg's high-energy approach. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No injury record found; assumed average availability. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Early twenties with big-club exposure and room to improve. (conf 0.4)
Salzburg regular and Danish youth international moving to Ligue 1. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Maurits Kjærgaard is a Danish central midfielder who joins Lille from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year deal. A tall, physically imposing player at around 1.92m, he came through Lyngby and the Liefering pathway before establishing himself in Salzburg's midfield. He has been capped by Denmark at youth level, including the under-21s. He arrives in Ligue 1 as an experienced, ball-playing midfielder still in his early twenties.
Scored against Bayern Munich in the March 2022 Champions League round of 16, becoming the youngest Danish scorer in the competition.