19-Year-Old Danish Soccer Player Stabbed, Critically Injured

Medical update and club statement

FC Midtjylland confirmed Djabi had life-threatening injuries and required immediate surgery. The club said medical staff and emergency responders played a vital role in his recovery. Midtjylland also stated it is supporting Djabi and his family while cooperating with the authorities.

Ongoing police probe

Central and West Jutland Police are investigating the attack. Officers have interviewed witnesses and published the name and photo of a 20-year-old suspect. No arrest has been made so far.

Investigators say the apparent motive remains unclear. Their working theory is that a disagreement occurred during a night out. The probe’s lead investigator, Susanne Kiel Nielsen, urged the public to come forward with information.

Player background

Djabi is originally from Guinea-Bissau and developed in Benfica’s youth system. He joined Midtjylland’s youth ranks in 2023 and spent last season on loan at Mafra in Portugal’s second tier. This season he made two first-team appearances, one in the Danish Superliga and one in a Europa League play-off match.

Sporting context

Midtjylland sit second in the Danish top flight, four points behind leaders AGF. The club was also knocked out of this season’s Europa League at the last-16 stage by Nottingham Forest on penalties.

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