
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
31 · Denmark · 8 starts · 714 league minutes · average match rating 7.16
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Olympique Marseille) 13th of 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 this season. His best measure is accurate passes per 90: 67.94, 3rd of 22.
Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in Ligue 1; this season against defensive midfielders in Ligue 1.
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 2.2525th of 29 | 3.4011th of 22 |
| Pass completion | 90%5th of 29 | 89%12th of 22 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 66.363rd of 29 | 67.943rd of 22 |
| Duels won | 52%12th of 29 | 48%14th of 22 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.7316th fewest of 29 | 0.7613th fewest of 22 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 54%18th of 29 | 44%19th of 22 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
His full profile is in The Prism
Every game with his rating, where he lines up, his contract and moves, his next game and a scout report on request.




