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.
Denmark's greatest footballer and one of the finest attacking midfielders in the women's game — twice named UEFA Women's Player of the Year and a Champions League winner with Wolfsburg and Chelsea. Football at the highest level demands technical mastery, physical conditioning and mental fortitude across a long and relentless season. Career highlights included UEFA Women's Player of the Year 2018, 2020, Champions League (Wolfsburg), Danish Footballer of the Year multiple times. The dedication required to reach and maintain elite level in football is rarely appreciated by outside observers, yet Pernille's record speaks precisely to that kind of sustained commitment. Across a career of sustained excellence, Pernille established a legacy that endures in the record books and the broader history of football. Pernille Harder's achievements in football were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.
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