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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick in the first couple of steps when turning away from pressure. (conf 0.5)
Not rapid over distance; effective rather than fast. (conf 0.45)
Smooth, balanced movement in tight spaces. (conf 0.55)
Handles a full Premier League workload in a hybrid role. (conf 0.5)
Control
Elegant control in tight spaces, a hallmark of his game. (conf 0.55)
Glides past opponents with close control from the left or centre. (conf 0.55)
Adequate body use; not physically imposing. (conf 0.45)
Clean, well-struck shots, including a Euro 2020 free kick. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Neat linking passes, central to Brentford's attacking sequences. (conf 0.55)
Can open play with diagonal balls when asked. (conf 0.5)
Capable crosser who can deliver from the left side. (conf 0.45)
One of his best traits, with creative passes between the lines. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Occasional goals, mostly from the edge of the box. (conf 0.5)
Sensible about shooting distance and angle in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Finds pockets between lines and rotates with the forwards. (conf 0.5)
Scored a free kick against England in the Euro 2020 semi-final. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Not an aerial presence in either box; wins little in the air. (conf 0.45)
Technical rather than combative; wins little through strength. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses and covers actively in Brentford's system. (conf 0.5)
Contributes a few interceptions; not a ball-winner. (conf 0.4)
Attacker-first; defensive shape is acceptable. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm when picking a pass or finishing around the box. (conf 0.5)
Chooses the right option more often than not. (conf 0.5)
Committed, consistent effort in a hybrid attacking-midfield role. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major long-term injury found; little public detail available. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Peak-age midfielder with a contract through 2030, still room to add output. (conf 0.5)
Euro 2020 semi-finalist and Brentford's Player of the Year for 2024-25. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mikkel Damsgaard is a Danish attacking midfielder who plays for Brentford, mainly in the number ten role or drifting in from the left. A technically gifted playmaker, he combines close control and vision with a clean strike and a good set-piece delivery. He developed at Nordsjaelland and moved to Sampdoria before joining Brentford in August 2022. A Denmark international since 2020, he scored at Euro 2020 and helped his country reach the semi-finals.
Became the youngest Danish scorer at a European Championship, against Russia at Euro 2020.
Scored a free kick in the Euro 2020 semi-final against England, which Denmark lost 2-1 after extra time.
Won both Brentford Player of the Year awards (supporters and players) for 2024-25.