Yussuf Poulsen, born on the 15th of June 1994 in Denmark, is a seasoned forward who plays primarily as a striker. Currently, he is number 9 for RB Leipzig. Standing at a statuesque 6 feet 3 inches (1.93m) with a weight of 12st 3lb (78kg), he presents an imposing figure on the pitch. Apart from his pivotal role at RB Leipzig, he has also represented the Denmark national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Poulsen's current market value hovers around €6.00m (£5m), and his contract with RB Leipzig is set to carry on until the 30th of June, 2026, which means it has 1 year and 8 months left.
Poulsen started his professional career with Lyngby in the Danish Superliga, joining in July 2011. In his debut season (2011 - 2012), he made five first team appearances in league matches. The following season (2012 - 2013) marked an impressive leap in progress with Poulsen making 30 appearances and netting 11 goals for Lyngby.
His performance caught the eye of scouts at RB Leipzig, to which he transferred in July 2013 for a fee close to £530k. Since his move to the Bundesliga, Poulsen has been a regular fixture in the RB Leipzig line-up, with over 290 appearances and scoring over 60 league goals across multiple seasons (2013 - 2024). In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season, Poulsen has made eight first team appearances so far.
On the international front, he has represented RB Leipzig in the Champions League for the 2023 - 2024 seasons, with a mixture of starts and appearances as a substitute. In addition, he has represented Denmark in Euro 2024 as well as the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, where he scored a goal. His active involvement in the international scenario continued with the Nations League 2024 - 2025 where he again scored a goal in between his starts and appearances as a substitute. He is currently in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 season for RB Leipzig, again featuring as a substitute.
