Andrew Hjulsager
Danish footballer (born 1995)
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Andrew Hjulsager (born 15 January 1995) is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Danish club Vejle as an attacking midfielder.
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Hjulsager with Celta in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Amager, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vejle | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Fremad Amager | ||
| 2004–2013 | Brøndby IF | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Brøndby IF | 80 | (16) |
| 2017–2019 | Celta | 24 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Granada (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Oostende | 56 | (8) |
| 2021–2025 | Gent | 67 | (7) |
| 2025– | Vejle | 12 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Denmark U16 | 9 | (2) |
| 2011–2012 | Denmark U17 | 14 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Denmark U19 | 11 | (4) |
| 2012–2014 | Denmark U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | Denmark U21 | 26 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 December 2025 | |||
Career
Brøndby IF
On 25 October 2012, Hjulsager signed a two-year extension to his contract which tying him to the club until summer 2015.[1]
Hjulsager made his debut at the age of 18, starting as a right winger in the first match of the season, a 1–1 home draw against FC Vestsjælland on 21 July 2013. He crowned his debut with a goal which made him the second youngest goalscorer in the history of Brøndby IF.[2]
On 22 August 2013, Hjulsager signed a new four-year contract until summer 2017.[3] He ended season 2013–14 with 23 appearances and four goals despite the fact that he formally belonged to Brøndby IF’s under-19 squad. His performance made UEFA named him the Danish league "One to Watch" in the annual Danish season review due to his impressive ability to read the game combined with his superior technique, incredible pace and offensive mindset.[4]
Hjulsager started the season with a slot among the starting eleven in a 9–0 home victory against the San Marino side Juvenes/Dogana in the UEFA Europa League qualification.[5]
Celta
On 31 January 2017, Hjulsager signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga side Celta de Vigo.[6]
On 31 January 2018, Hjulsager was loaned to Segunda División side Granada CF until the end of the season.[7]
Oostende
On 12 July 2019, it was confirmed that Belgium side Oostende has secured the signing of Andrew Hjulsager from Celta Vigo. The Spanish club reserved a right to a percentage of any future sale of the player.[8]
Gent
On 11 June 2021, Hjulsager signed a four-year contract with Belgian Pro League club Gent.[9] The deal was reported to be around €2 million.[10]
Vejle Boldklub
On 29 June 2025, Hjulsager returned to his home country to play for Danish Superliga club Vejle on a three-year deal.[11]
Career statistics
- As of 2 February 2025[12]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brøndby IF | 2013–14 | Superliga | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 4 | ||
| 2014–15 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 4 | |||
| 2015–16 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6[b] | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2016–17 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8[b] | 1 | — | 27 | 8 | |||
| Total | 80 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 | — | 98 | 18 | |||
| Celta | 2016–17 | La Liga | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | |
| 2017–18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2018–19 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 1 | |||
| Granada (loan) | 2017–18 | Segunda División | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Oostende | 2019–20 | Belgian Pro League | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5[c] | 3 | 39 | 7 | |||
| Total | 51 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 59 | 9 | |||
| Gent | 2021–22 | Belgian Pro League | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8[d] | 0 | — | 37 | 3 | |
| 2022–23 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8[e] | 1 | 5[f] | 1 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 2023–24 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 5[g] | 2 | 23 | 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 64 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 103 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 225 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 294 | 38 | ||
- Includes Danish Cup, Copa del Rey, Belgian Cup
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- Appearance(s) in play-off
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League
- Two appearances in UEFA Europa League, six appearances and one goal in UEFA Conference League
- One appearance in Belgian Super Cup and four appearances and one goal in play-off
- Appearance(s) in play-off
Honours
Gent
Individual
- Andrew Hjulsager was rewarded under-19 talent of the year 2013 by the Danish Football Association[13]