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Sends seven crosses in victory Damsgaard generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard delivered an impressive seven crosses in his season debut, a mark he reached a total of six times last year. He also accounted for three chances created in the win, and while none resulted in a goal, the effort showed that he is certainly on the right track for an impactful campaign.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Damsgaard (personal) is back in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard is back with the team after his surprise absence from the club's season opener due to the birth of his child, with the attacker training with his team. This will clear him for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, where he will likely see the start, a crucial piece of the team if they want to remain in the Premier League.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from opener Damsgaard is not on the team sheet for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Damsgaard has been surprisingly held out of Sunday's opening match of the season for unknown reasons, missing the team sheet despite no notice ahead of time. This will be something to monitor, as the midfielder is set to take on a big role for the Bees this season, leading the pack in the midfield. He will now hope for a return when facing Aston Villa on Aug. 23, with Fabio Carvalho taking his spot Sunday while Antoni Milambo enters the starting XI.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in playmaking role Damsgaard recorded two goals and nine assists across 38 appearances (34 starts) in the Premier League.

Impact Damsgaard recorded only two assists across 49 appearances (16 starts) in his first two seasons with Brentford, but he pulverized those numbers in 2024/25 and had a career-best season while thriving in a playmaking role in the final third. While he operated on the left flank at times, Damsgaard's best moments came when he played as an AMC while being flanked by the duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on the wings. Damsgaard figures to be a regular for Brentford again in 2025/26 even if the club adds depth in the final third during the summer transfer window.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highly inaccurate weekend Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Ipswich Town.

Impact Damsgaard began his May with four crosses and perfect accuracy. Over the month's first half, his accuracy has notably declined in that regard. In terms of shots, Damsgaard has been highly inaccurate throughout, getting zero shots on goal with three attempts.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong overall outing Damsgaard had eight crosses, four corner kicks and four tackles in Brentford's 4-3 win over Manchester United Sunday.

Impact The attacker wasn't able to get a goal or assist, but remained the offensive focal point for Brentford in an important victory. Damsgaard should keep up this production against Ipswich Town, a side which has allowed 76 goals in EPL action.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs four crosses Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact On April 2, Damsgaard broke a three-month-long streak of starts because of an illness. Brentford's next game was Sunday, and he returned to the team's starting XI immediately. Damsgaard has attempted more than three crosses in five of his last nine appearances, which yielded a total of 52 crosses (15 accurate) for an average of 5.8 in the category.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting due to illness Damsgaard played 31 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Newcastle after picking up the flu before the game, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference, per Spo...

Impact Damsgaard couldn't start the game on Wednesday due to not being at 100% after contracting the flu before the match. However, he still made an impact, registering one shot and creating three more chances, bringing his total to 54 chances created in 30 appearances this season. He is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday at home against Chelsea.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catalyst for attack in win Damsgaard assisted twice to go with nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Leicester City.

Impact Damsgaard delivered a team-high nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners Friday while creating three chances and supplying two assists as Brentford ran roughshod of Leicester City in a 4-0 victory. Subsequent to his attacking efforts, the midfielder added one tackle (one won) and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort over his 72 minutes of play. Damsgaard has supplied three assists and created 14 chances over his last five appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Sunday's loss Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Damsgaard and his side were shut out Sunday, but he still managed a very productive outing. He recorded a season-high 12 crosses and tied a season high with five accurate crosses. He also created four chances for the fifth time this season. Although his creative production remained very good, he failed to record a shot on target in his sixth straight match. On the defensive end he won five tackles and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard: Brentford midfielder finally showing his worth after struggles with arthritis earlier in his career Mikkel Damsgaard sits fourth in the Premier League assists chart in a stunning season for Brentford; the Danish midfielder struggled with ar...

JANUARY 31, 2025 • SKY.COM

Provides assist in victory Damsgaard assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Impact Damsgaard racked up his third assist in five outings and is up to a total of 13 chances created in that span. He also completed a minimum of 22 passes for a seventh consecutive outing and recorded three accurate crosses, which is his second-highest single-game total this season.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends stay with Brentford Damsgaard has signed a new contract with Brentford until 2030, according to his club.

Impact Damsgaard is set to remain with Brentford for the next few seasons, as the Danish midfielder has signed a new contract until 2030, with a club option for the 2031 season. He has started in 19 of his 22 league appearances this season, notching two goals and six assists. This is his first season in a starting role for the club and will look to continue in that spot after signing his new contract.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in 5-0 win Damsgaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Damsgaard assisted the game's opening goal by playing through Kevin Schade on an overlapping run. His five chances were the second-highest number he has created in a game this season. This also made it six assists so far this year, which is the same amount of assists he created for his clubs in all previous Serie A and Premier League seasons combined.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in team's lone goal Damsgaard got an assist on Brentford's only goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Damsgaard was generously given the assist, as he only played the ball up to Bryan Mbeumo before the forward did most of the heavy lifting on the goal. Damsgaard didn't do much else, taking no shots and crossing twice. He should have more success on the stat sheet against Southampton Saturday if he does get the start.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in goalless draw Damsgaard had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Damsgaard led the Brentford attacking unit Friday with three crosses (two accurate) as the Bees earned a share of the points in a 0-0 draw versus Brighton & Hove Albion. The attacking midfielder been named to the starting XI in three successive league fixtures. Over that stretch, Damsgaard has been insistent upon pouring the ball into the box, attempting 15 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners, creating two chances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 crosses, four corners Damsgaard recorded one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact For the first time in the 2024-25 Premier League, Damsgaard logged a double-digit cross tally. Unfortunately for him, he failed to record multiple accurate crosses or create any chances from his crossing. Damsgaard's four corners mark his highest in the category since Oct. 5.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Consolation goal in loss Damsgaard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard put forth a gallant effort Wednesday in Brentford's 3-1 loss to Aston Villa. The midfielder scored the team's lone goal and led the defensive effort with eight tackles (four won). Over his most recent five appearances (five starts), Damsgaard has made 19 tackles (15 won), attempted eight shots (two on goal), created five chances, assisted once and scored twice.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard pulls one back for Brentford against Aston Villa | Premier League

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Assists on Saturday Damsgaard assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Leicester City.

Impact Damsgaard set up a goal for Kevin Schade in the first half stoppage time. Damsgaard completed a dribble and also made two clearances and an interception. He has been his team's leading assister this season with five assists and has accumulated six goal involvements in the last seven games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in victory over Cherries Damsgaard scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Damsgaard led the Bees attack down their left flank Saturday. He played his part in helping secure a victory by making contributions all over the field. He engaged in 15 duels, winning 9, four tackles and executing four clearances and an interception. In attack he bagged Brentford's second goal and had another attempt blocked. He was subbed after 89 minutes. This was the Dane's first goal but he has delivered four assists from his team's previous four EPL matches.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard scores on the tough angle to bring Brentford level | Premier League

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Assists from corner Damsgaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Manchester United.

Impact Damsgaard curled in the corner that led to the Brentford opening goal Saturday in their 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United. The assist marks the midfielder's third over his last two appearances. Damsgaard began the season as a substitute for Brentford's initial two matches but has now started in six successive as Mathias Jensen continues to recover from a calf injury. Damsgaard's three goal contributions are his most in a single season since he scored twice and supplied four assists in Serie A over the 2020/2021 campaign with Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists in win Damsgaard assisted twice to go with eight crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 5-3 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Damsgaard notched his first two assists of the season as he delivered two accurate crosses in the first-half that helped them take a commanding lead. The midfielder set season-high's in crosses delivered with eight and chances created with six.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in first season start Damsgaard had two shots (one on target), created three chances and made four tackles (three won) and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Damsgaard was part of the starting Xi for the first time this year and made most of the opportunity as he was dominant on both ends of the pitch, forming a great midfield partnership with fellow Denmark international Christian Norgaard. Damsgaard enters his third EPL campaign still in search of his first league goal for Brentford and his general fantasy production doesn't scream upside, but he definitely can provide occasional contributions if able to crack the lineup more frequently.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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