Danish · Viborg, Denmark · Born 15 November 1992Danish footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest female players of all time, known for her prolific goalscoring and technical ability.
Pernille Harder became the world's most expensive female footballer when Chelsea signed her from Wolfsburg in 2020, and went on to win back-to-back Ballon d'Or Féminin runner-up finishes either side of that move. A prolific striker for Denmark, she has been the country's all-time leading scorer across the men's and women's game and was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year in 2018. Her movement and clinical finishing established her as one of the most complete forwards in the women's game throughout the 2010s and into the following decade.
Being the world's most expensive female footballer when transferring to Chelsea
How They Played
Versatile attacking player with excellent finishing, pace, and ability to play multiple forward positions
Lasting Impact
One of Denmark's greatest female footballers and a global icon for women's football
Career Honours
- UEFA Women's Player of the Year 2018, 2020
- Champions League (Wolfsburg)
- Danish Footballer of the Year multiple times
- Champions League 2013
- Champions League 2014
- Bundesliga 2013
- Bundesliga 2014
- Bundesliga 2017
- Bundesliga 2018
- Bundesliga 2019
- Bundesliga 2020
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| VfL Wolfsburg | 2012–2020 | 177 | 103 |
| Chelsea FC Women | 2020–2023 | 79 | 33 |
| Ikast FS | 2009–2011 | 0 | 0 |
| Linkoping FC | 2011–2012 | 28 | 23 |
| FC Bayern Munich | 2023–2024 | 0 | 0 |
 Denmark | — | 143 | 68 |
Danish Athletes