Emil Riss Jakobsen was added to the Danish Squad as an extra man as Denmark was set to face Scotland in a World Cup qualifier tonight. In comparison to other Danish players, Riis has been on Denmark’s radar of late, which is an amazing moment for Riis. He has proven his worth the gamble at North End.
The 23-year-old player Riis was signed to Preston from Randers last year with £1.2 million, and after just two league goals in his first season, people considered him not worthy, but this season he has washed all those doubts away. This season, he has found his goalscoring touch with 11 goals in 21 outings. Riis got rewarded for his performance in this season with a call-up to the senior squad after representing his country through the youth ranks.
Riis will join up with Kasper Hjulmand’s side immediately ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Glasgow on Monday evening against Scotland.
Riis had told in an interview with the Lancashire Post, “We’ve had a few wins in recent games but obviously the Nottingham Forest defeat before the international break was a big disappointment. It was good to score in the first game and it was early too. The result was poor but maybe it was the start I needed. I signed for Preston on October 1 last year and my first season I was getting used to being here, taking knowledge from the games.”
Emil Riss Jakobsen Net Worth
As per some reports of Preston North End Player Wages, Emii Riss Jakobsen has a position of CF with £5000 wages in a week and has his contract end on 2025.
Preston North End welcomed Riis with a bottle of champagne when he moved to England, and on social media, Riis agent had updated, “ Strong team behind an important transfer. The road to the UK was a pleasure from start to end. A big thanks to Randers for making this transfer possible and of course PNEFC. Wish you all the best in your new challenge Emil.”
Riis even revealed that he was excited to get going, though has had a lack of sleep over the last 24 hours. He said, “ I am really excited. I am really looking forward to playing for this club, it is a dream come true for me. I am very confident. I have scored a lot of goals lately. Things are going well at the moment and I hope that continues- it is a dream come true for me.”
Riis had originally signed a four-year deal, but he has now penned a new contract adding one more year, which means he will stay until the year 2025. After the deal, Riis said, “ I know it’s only for another year than I already had but I'm really happy the club has shown confidence in me. It’s a great club and all the lads on the team are really good. Hopefully, we can get some wins and get higher up in the table, but it’s an amazing club and I like everyone all around the club, there are good people here.”
The head coach Frankie McAvoy has spoken all praises for Dane and is hopeful of him for the future. He said, “ We know his biggest strength is running, his power, and his pace, but to be an accomplished striker you need to add other strings to your bow and we’re working as a coaching team to try and enhance those attributes that he’s got. I’m just delighted that he’s signed an extension to his deal because I believe that he’s got the chance to develop here at Preston North End and I know that the fans have enjoyed watching him this season and hopefully there’s many more good days to come from him.”
Emil Riis Jakobsen was born in 24 June 1998 in Hobro. He has a height of 1.90m and has a weight of 87 kg or 192lbs. His current market value is £1.00 million. He is right-footed, and his workmates are High/Med. His FIFA 22 rating is 69 and has a potential of 74.
The Danish professional footballer has played under Randers from 2012-2015 and for Derby County from 2015 to 2018. He now plays as a forward for PNE and Denmark under 21 national team.