Young players in Denmark’s 3F Superliga are seeing more time on the pitch and contributing to attacks, with their roles differing widely by club and position, according to data from the autumn 2025 half of the season.
Emerging Talent in the 3F Superliga
Every club used at least one player under 20, but the share of minutes varied sharply. FC Nordsjælland stood out by giving nearly half of its playing time to 16–19-year-olds. Clubs such as FC Copenhagen and AGF leaned more on older age groups.
Younger players were most often deployed at full-back and on the wings. Central roles were largely filled by players aged 22–29, and goalkeepers in the youngest brackets were rare.
The impact was not just about participation. Several youngsters drove measurable attacking output. For FC Midtjylland, Franculino Djú posted 11.13 expected goals and 2.32 expected assists in the autumn, accounting for 33 percent of the team’s total expected goals. He scored 16 times and supplied three assists, leading the 20–21 age group in both goals and overall involvement. Teammate Aral Simsir added 2.41 expected goals and 5.57 expected assists, equal to 7 percent of Midtjylland’s total expected goals, and finished the period with five goals and 11 assists, placing him among the top young providers in the league.
At FC Nordsjælland, Prince Amoako was a key figure among 16–19-year-olds with five goals and four assists. His 4.78 expected goals and 2.32 expected assists represented 14 percent of the club’s total expected goals.
While the scale and responsibilities of young players differ from team to team, they are increasingly viewed as core assets, reflecting both talent development and club strategy in Danish football. This trend highlights the importance of nurturing young talent, which not only enhances team performance but also contributes to the future of Danish football on a broader scale.