Why does Rasmus Højlund play the guitar when celebrating goals for Man Utd?

RASMUS Højlund is making waves with his distinctive goal celebrations, adding flair to Manchester United’s lineup.

As the Premier League gears up for another exciting season, discover the story behind Højlund’s unique air guitar routine and his impact on the pitch.

GettyRasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring by pretending to play guitar[/caption]

Who is Rasmus Højlund?

Rasmus Højlund is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United and the Denmark national team.

He is born on February 4, 2003, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

After debuting for FC Copenhagen at 17, he moved to Sturm Graz in 2022 and then joined Atalanta, where his impressive performances led to a transfer to Manchester United in July 2023.

Højlund made an immediate impact at United, scoring crucial goals and setting records, including becoming the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games.

Internationally, he debuted for Denmark in 2022 and quickly established himself as a key player, notably scoring a hat-trick in Euro 2024 qualifying.

His younger twin brothers, Emil and Oscar Højlund are also footballers.

Both Emil and Oscar are part of FC Copenhagen’s youth academy.

Why does Rasmus Højlund play the guitar when celebrating goals?

GettyRasmus Hojlund promised a friend to do the air guitar celebration[/caption]

Rasmus Højlund’s air guitar celebration is a nod to a promise he made to a friend.

On February 4, 2024, the striker shared that he had promised to perform this celebration the previous summer.

The opportunity finally came when he scored during Manchester United’s match against West Ham, making it the perfect moment to debut his new move.

Højlund also shared that he received a guitar as a Christmas gift and might even start learning to play it, inspired by the fun and spontaneous nature of his goal celebration.

He said: “When I was with my friends in the summer, they told me I should do it and I hadn’t done it.

“He reminded me, we had this short spell when I was in Denmark, and he reminded me I should do it.

“It stuck with me and I just thought I would give it a chance.

“I’m not even lying, I got a guitar as a Christmas gift but haven’t used it yet.

“Let’s see, maybe [I’ll start playing the guitar!].”

He isn’t the only Manchester United player known for unique goal celebrations.

For instance, Bruno Fernandes has garnered attention for his distinctive celebration, where he covers both of his ears with his hands.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford often points to his temple when celebrating goals.

Each player brings their own flair to marking their achievements on the pitch.

How many goals has Rasmus Højlund scored for Man Utd?

As of August 2024, Rasmus Højlund has scored 16 goals for Manchester United in 43 appearances.

At Copenhagen, he appeared in 19 matches over two seasons, scoring 5 goals.

His time at Sturm Graz saw him make 18 appearances, with 12 goals scored.

During his stint with Atalanta, he featured in 34 matches and netted 10 goals.

Overall, his career total stands at 130 appearances and 43 goals across all clubs and competitions.