Mikkel Desler

Mikkel Desler Puggaard (born 19 February 1995) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right midfielder for Major League Soccer club Austin FC.

Club career

OB In February 2014, Desler attracted interest from several clubs, among others Parma and Roma. At the time, he was compared to former Roma player Daniele De Rossi.

On 8 May 2014, Desler got his debut for OB, replacing Mustafa Abdellaoue in the 73rd minute in a 2–1 victory against Randers FC in the Danish Superliga.

At the age of 19, Desler was promoted into the first team squad in the summer 2014 and also signed a new three-year contract with OB, after an impressive performance on a training camp with the first team in the winter 2014.

Haugesund On 19 March 2019, Desler signed with Norwegian Eliteserien side Haugesund.

Toulouse Desler joined French side Toulouse in 2021. He helped the club win the 2021–22 Ligue 2, and finished in the league's Team of the Year. He also achieved the 2022–23 Coupe de France with the club, securing their first-ever title in the competition.

Career statistics Club

Honours Toulouse Coupe de France: 2022–23 Ligue 2: 2021–22

Individual UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2021–22