Person in history
Emil Højlund
Emil Højlund, Danish footballer
Life at a glance
- Born
- 2005 · January 4
- Age this year
- 21No death recorded in our data
- Born
- 21st anniversary of their birth this year
Their story
Who they were
Emil Højlund, Danish footballer
Early life
Højlund was born in Brønshøj, Copenhagen, Denmark. He grew up in a football-focused family; his father Sören was also a professional footballer.
Path and career
Højlund began his youth career at local club Frem before joining Molde's academy in Norway at age 15. He made his senior debut for Molde in 2021 and quickly established himself as a prolific striker.
In January 2023, he transferred to Manchester United for approximately €11 million. He has since become a key player for the club and earned caps for the Danish national team.
Why this date
Emil Højlund appears on our January 4 calendar for 2005 as a birth entry.
The world when they were born
Other entries we record for 2005.
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- September 16Camorra
- September 12Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- November 9Venus Express
- November 30John Sentamu
Born the same day
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Sources
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“Emil Højlund”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/emil-h-jlund, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Emil Højlund
When was Emil Højlund born?
January 4 2005.
How old would Emil Højlund be today?
21 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.
Who else was born on January 4?
Facundo Colidio, Daniel Arzani, Jan-Niklas Beste and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.
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