Emil Højlund

Emil Winther Højlund (born 4 January 2005) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Schalke 04.

Early life Højlund was born to former Danish footballer Anders Højlund, who played in the Danish Superliga with Boldklubben af 1893. He is the twin brother of Eintracht Frankfurt footballer Oscar Højlund, and the younger brother of Danish international and Napoli footballer Rasmus Højlund.

Club career Højlund began his career with local side Hørsholm-Usserød, a club affiliated with Danish Superliga side Copenhagen, whom he joined alongside his brother Oscar at the age of thirteen. He extended his contract with the club on 23 December 2021, alongside his brother Oscar. Following the game, manager Jess Thorup said of both Højlund and fellow youth player Roony Bardghji, who had also featured in the game: "We are not afraid to use them, and they showed again that they are ready when it matters."

Højlund scored his first goal for the club in a friendly match against Silkeborg in a 2–1 win on 5 July 2023. He made his Superliga debut on 22 July, coming on as a substitute alongside his brother Oscar as Copenhagen beat Lyngby 2–1.

On 16 July 2024, German club Schalke 04 announced that they had signed Højlund until 30 June 2028.

International career Højlund has represented Denmark from under-16 to under-19 level.