Morten Hjulmand, born on 25 June 1999 (age 27), is a Danish defensive midfielder now with Atlético Madrid. He is valued at around £38.5m by Transfermarkt, which says enough about how his career has moved on without requiring the usual breathless treatment.
His time at Sporting CP brought him broader attention, particularly in 2023-24, when he scored three goals in 30 league appearances. For a holding midfielder, that is useful output rather than a headline act, and it was his most productive league season so far.
At Atlético Madrid in 2025-26, Hjulmand has made 10 Champions League appearances. He has also remained involved with Denmark, making eight appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season.
His career has taken him from Denmark into prominent roles in Portugal and Spain, with international football now part of the same steady progression. He is an established midfielder rather than a project, and his current level reflects that.
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