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Martin Braithwaite

Martin Christensen Braithwaite (/ˈbraθweɪt/; born 5 June 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Barcelona and the Denmark national team. Mainly a forward, he can also play as a winger.

Having begun his career at Esbjerg fB, he went on to play for Toulouse and Bordeaux in Ligue 1, and Leganes and Barcelona of La Liga. He also spent two years in England with Middlesbrough.

Braithwaite made his senior international debut for Denmark in 2013 and earned over 50 caps. He was part of their squads at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, reaching the semi-finals of the latter.

Club Career

Esbjerg fB

Braithwaite started out in the academy at Sadding-Guldager Idratsforening (SGI), after which he joined the biggest club in his city, Esbjerg fB. He then spent a short time at FC Midtjylland's sports academy, before moving back to Esbjerg, signing a three-year youth contract in 2007. During his second stint at the Esbjerg academy, Braithwaite went on trials with both Reggina and Newcastle United.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Мартин Брейтуэйт (russian)

Martin Braithwaite News

18 November 2024
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Gremiovs.Juventude
With five games of the season remaining, Gremio will meet Juventude at the Arena do Gremio on Wednesday in a crucial contest at the bottom end of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A table.
8 October 2024
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Atletico Mineirovs.Gremio
A rearranged gameweek six fixture in Brasileiro will be played out this week when Atletico Mineiro take on Gremio in a crucial mid-table battle at Arena MRV on Thursday night.
29 August 2024
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Espanyolvs.Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol will be bidding to build on their impressive result against Atletico Madrid when they continue their La Liga campaign at home to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday evening.
26 August 2024
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Atleticovs.Espanyol
Atletico Madrid will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they play host to Espanyol in Wednesday's La Liga contest.
22 August 2024
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Espanyolvs.Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat on the opening weekend of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign when they head to RCDE Stadium on Saturday to tackle Espanyol.
17 August 2024
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Valladolidvs.Espanyol
Two promoted clubs will lock horns in gameweek one of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign, with Real Valladolid welcoming Espanyol to Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Monday night.
2 August 2024
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Espanyolvs.Toulouse
Espanyol will take on Toulouse at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque on Sunday in a pre-season game as both teams continue their preparations ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
23 July 2024
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Transfer news and rumours: Iheanacho to Forest, Adams to Torino, Braithwaite to Gremio
Premier League duo Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town are reportedly battling for the signature of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
4 July 2024
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Transfer news and rumours: Martin Braithwaite to Everton, Max Aarons to Southampton, Oscar to MLS
Everton are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing experienced forward Martin Braithwaite from Espanyol during the summer transfer window.
25 June 2024
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Transfer rumours: Longstaff exit talk, Shoretire Man Utd exit, Braithwaite interest
Newcastle United are allegedly willing to consider selling midfielder Sean Longstaff during the summer transfer window.
21 June 2024
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Espanyolvs.Real Oviedo
Espanyol will be bidding to overturn a one-goal first-leg deficit when they welcome Real Oviedo to Stage Front Stadium in the Segunda Division playoff final on Sunday evening.
14 June 2024
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Real Oviedovs.Espanyol
Having successfully navigated their way through their respective Segunda Division playoff semi-final affairs, Real Oviedo and Espanyol will meet in the final, which will also take place over two legs.
11 June 2024
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Espanyolvs.Sporting Gijon
On Sunday, Espanyol and Sporting Gijon will recommence battle in the second leg of the Segunda Division playoff semi-finals.
7 June 2024
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Sporting Gijonvs.Espanyol
Sporting Gijon will welcome Espanyol to Estadio El Molinon on Sunday evening for the first leg of their Segunda Division playoff semi-final.
3 June 2024
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Denmarkvs.Sweden
In their first of two all-Scandinavian friendlies, Euro 2024-bound Denmark take on Sweden at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Wednesday evening.
30 May 2024
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Denmark Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars miss out?
Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand has confirmed a 26-player selection for this summer's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, the latest manager to take full advantage of UEFA's expansion of squad sizes.
28 January 2024
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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Arsenal make Zirkzee contact, Man Utd want Oblak
LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Arsenal make Zirkzee contact, Man Utd want Oblak Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Sunday, January 28. Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
28 January 2024
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Manchester United 'offered chance to sign Martin Braithwaite'
Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Espanyol forward Martin Braithwaite on a short-term basis to ease their attacking problems.
4 January 2024
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Both looking to book their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, Espanyol and top-tier Getafe will meet at Stage Front Stadium on Saturday evening.
8 September 2023
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Preview: Finland vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Finland welcome Nordic neighbours Denmark to the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday as both nations bid to enhance their Euro 2024 qualification prospects.
2 June 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Almeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Almeria will attempt to stave off relegation when they make the trip to the RCDE Stadium to face Espanyol on the final day of the season.
28 May 2023
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Espanyol relegated from La Liga, Real Sociedad clinch fourth spot
Espanyol conceded a last-gasp equaliser against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday evening, with the result seeing the Catalan outfit relegated from La Liga in spectacular fashion.
26 May 2023
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Preview: Valencia vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Valencia will continue their battle to remain in La Liga when they play host to relegation rivals Espanyol on Sunday.
22 May 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
On the back of a potentially priceless win at the weekend, relegation-battling Espanyol welcome Atletico Madrid to the RCDE Stadium for Wednesday night's La Liga showdown.
19 May 2023
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Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Espanyol's battle to escape the La Liga relegation zone will continue on Sunday afternoon when they make the trip to a Rayo Vallecano outfit that are chasing a European finish.
12 May 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona may already be confirmed as 2022-23 La Liga champions ahead of Sunday's Barcelona derby with Espanyol, who are battling for their lives at the bottom of the table.
2 May 2023
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Preview: Sevilla vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
After beating Getafe at the weekend, relegation-threatened Espanyol will attempt to claim consecutive victories when they travel to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to face Sevilla on Thursday.
25 April 2023
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Preview: Villarreal vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Seeking to avoid a third successive La Liga defeat, Villarreal play hosts to Espanyol at the Estadi de la Ceramica on Thursday evening.
19 April 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Cadiz - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams battling for their lives towards the bottom of the La Liga table will lock horns on Friday evening, with Espanyol welcoming Cadiz to RCDE Stadium.
6 April 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Espanyol will be looking to halt a four-game winless run in La Liga when they continue their campaign at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday afternoon.
9 March 2023
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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Madrid will continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday afternoon with a home fixture against an Espanyol outfit that are involved in a fierce battle in the bottom half of the division.
3 March 2023
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Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Espanyol will be bidding to make it three La Liga victories in a row when they travel to Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Sunday afternoon to face Real Valladolid.
2 March 2023
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Preview: Mallorca vs. Elche - prediction, team news, lineups
Elche will be bidding to record just their second La Liga victory of the season when they make the trip to Mallorca on Saturday evening.
23 February 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
Both Espanyol and Mallorca will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories in Spain's top flight when they lock horns at RCDE Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
11 February 2023
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Sociedad will be bidding to bounce back from their surprise defeat to Real Valladolid when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Espanyol on Monday night.
10 February 2023
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Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Valladolid will be looking to make it three La Liga wins in a row when they welcome Osasuna to Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on Sunday night.