Yussuf Poulsen

• Full name: Yussuf Yurary Poulsen
• Date of birth: June 15, 1994
• Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Position: Forward / Striker (can play as center-forward or secondary striker)
• Preferred foot: Right
• Current club (noted): RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) — long-term first-team player
• Squad number: 9 (has commonly worn number 9 at RB Leipzig)
• Youth career:
  • Lyngby BK (Denmark)
  • RB Leipzig youth system (after transferring to Germany)
• Senior career highlights:
  • Joined RB Leipzig in 2013 and progressed into the first team
  • Key part of RB Leipzig’s rise to the Bundesliga and subsequent seasons in top-flight Germany
  • Known for physical presence, aerial ability, work rate, and team play rather than pure goal-poaching
• International career:
  • Denmark national team regular — represented Denmark at youth levels and senior level
  • Participated in major tournaments with Denmark, including UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns
• Playing style & strengths:
  • Strong aerial ability and hold-up play
  • Good at pressing defenders and contributing to team defense from the front
  • Powerful, athletic presence that creates space for teammates
• Notable facts:
  • Often nicknamed "The Viking" or compared to classic target forwards because of his size and Nordic heritage
  • Has been one of RB Leipzig’s most consistent and loyal players during their formative years in top-tier German football

Information reflects Poulsen’s profile as known from his time at RB Leipzig and the Denmark national team. Specific statistics (appearances, goals) change season by season.