Emil Højlund
#15

Emil Højlund

Centre Forward
Denmark
21 yrs
191 cm
87 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €300K · August 2026

Schalke 04

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Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

3.4/10
Appearances4
Minutes104

Goals / 90

0.00

Assists / 90

0.00

Shot Acc.

50%

Dribble %

0%

Key Passes

1

Pass Acc.

60.0%

Season
2025/2026Schalke 04How we count

Goals

0

Assists

0

Appearances

4

Rating

6.53

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Shots

2

Shots on Target

1

Shot Accuracy

50%

Transfer History

Career moves for Emil Højlund

Jul 16, 2024
Transfer
FC København
FC København
Schalke 04
Schalke 04
Sep 2, 2023
Transfer
København U19
København U19
FC København
FC København
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Trophies & Honours

1
Schalke 04

2. Bundesliga🥇

Winner · 2025/2026 · Schalke 04

About Emil Højlund

Emil Højlund is a 21-year-old Danish centre forward at Schalke 04, where he wears the number 15 shirt. Standing at 191cm and right-footed, he plays in 2. Bundesliga.

Across 4 appearances and 104 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Emil Højlund has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists. Career honours include the 2. Bundesliga in 2025/2026.

As of August 2026, Mercato XI values Emil Højlund at €300K. Playing regularly in 2. Bundesliga, a defined role at Schalke 04, and being at a productive age for a forward all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Emil Højlund play?+

Emil Højlund plays as a centre forward for Schalke 04, and is 21 years old.

How many goals has Emil Højlund scored in the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Emil Højlund has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 4 appearances in 2. Bundesliga.

How is Emil Højlund's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Emil Højlund's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of 2. Bundesliga. The valuation is recalculated every month.