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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances to escape pressure on the left flank. (conf 0.7)
Not an outright sprinter, more shifty than explosive over distance. (conf 0.65)
Low centre of gravity lets him twist away from defenders in tight areas. (conf 0.75)
Covers his flank consistently across 90 minutes for a hard-working Brentford side. (conf 0.6)
Control
Cushions the ball cleanly under pressure to set up his next action. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying centrally off the left to combine or shoot. (conf 0.72)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off bigger Premier League defenders. (conf 0.55)
Renowned for a powerful, curling left foot from distance and dead balls. (conf 0.85)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play and quick one-twos in the final third. (conf 0.7)
Can switch play or thread longer balls with good weight. (conf 0.65)
Whips in dangerous deliveries from the left channel with his favoured foot. (conf 0.65)
Spots late runners and picks out teammates in central pockets. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Scored a memorable curling strike for Denmark at Euro 2020, showing composed technique. (conf 0.7)
Willing to shoot from range, occasionally at the expense of a better pass. (conf 0.65)
Finds pockets between lines but not primarily a runner in behind. (conf 0.6)
Genuine free-kick and set-piece threat with his left foot. (conf 0.8)
Duels
Slight build makes him a non-factor in aerial duels. (conf 0.6)
Wins some duels through balance and low centre of gravity rather than strength. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Presses when required in Brentford's structure but not a relentless harrier. (conf 0.55)
Limited defensive output typical of a creative wide attacker. (conf 0.5)
Tracks back adequately without being a defensive specialist. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in big moments, evidenced by his poise on the international stage. (conf 0.7)
Generally sound choices in the final third with occasional over-ambition. (conf 0.62)
Solid team ethic fitting Brentford's demanding pressing system. (conf 0.58)
Resilience
Has had stretches of injury trouble across his career interrupting form. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Mid-20s and past peak development but still has years of top-level football left. (conf 0.6)
Known within European football, especially for his Euro 2020 exploits with Denmark. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mikkel Damsgaard is a left-footed Danish attacker who operates as a left midfielder or attacking wide player, prized for his technique, set-piece delivery, and eye for a curling strike. Since joining Brentford, he has provided creativity and dead-ball quality from wide areas in the Premier League. He is not a physical presence but compensates with close control and a dangerous shot. His clearest career highlight remains his stunning long-range goal for Denmark at Euro 2020.
Scored a spectacular curling long-range goal for Denmark against England in the Euro 2020 semi-final.
Known for his set-piece delivery, including a free-kick goal for Denmark against England at Euro 2020.