Brentford- Games
- 11
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 625
- 57 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 1.2 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 2.1 xA
Player profile
625 min · vs 96 attacking midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative, hard-working playmaker
Damsgaard moves the ball forward and creates chances as well as almost any attacking midfielder for Brentford, and he defends, wins headers and wins duels too. His own goal threat is low. From 625 minutes.
Key strengths
Drives play forward. Passes into the final third 9.65 per 90, top 2% of attacking midfielders.
Creates chances. Key passes 2.59 per 90 (top 10%) and expected assists 0.30 (top 12%).
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.47 per 90 (top 5%) and tackles 2.30 (top 13%).
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.9%, top 12%.
Areas for development
Little goal threat. Shots 1.73 per 90 (22nd percentile) and non-penalty xG 0.17 (26th).
Few goals. Goals 0.14 per 90, 27th percentile.
Similar players
- Rassoul Ndiaye Le HavreKey passes 90 v 93 and tackles 87 v 93.
- Mateus Fernandes Tottenham HotspurPasses into the final third 98 v 97 and recoveries 95 v 87.
- Bilal El Khannouss VfB StuttgartRecoveries 95 v 93 and duels won 88 v 86.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Drives play forward. Passes into the final third 9.65 per 90, top 2% of attacking midfielders.
Creates chances. Key passes 2.59 per 90 (top 10%) and expected assists 0.30 (top 12%).
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.47 per 90 (top 5%) and tackles 2.30 (top 13%).
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.9%, top 12%.
Areas for development
Little goal threat. Shots 1.73 per 90 (22nd percentile) and non-penalty xG 0.17 (26th).
Few goals. Goals 0.14 per 90, 27th percentile.
Similar players
- Rassoul Ndiaye Le HavreKey passes 90 v 93 and tackles 87 v 93.
- Mateus Fernandes Tottenham HotspurPasses into the final third 98 v 97 and recoveries 95 v 87.
- Bilal El Khannouss VfB StuttgartRecoveries 95 v 93 and duels won 88 v 86.
Against 99 attacking midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of attacking midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 8 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (17%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 14%, Middle third 49%, Final third 37%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 8 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.95 | 6 | 9 | 6.91 |
| EFL Cup | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.16 | 6 | 9 | 8.05 |
11 games
