Who is Malik Pimpong, Eintracht Frankfurt's exciting new forward?
Eintracht Frankfurt have picked up a star of the future in prolific Danish striker Malik Pimpong. Here is everything you need to know about the 18-year-old...
Stats correct as of 30 June 2026
Malik Pimpong
Age: 18 (born 1 January 2008)
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Position: Left winger
Country: Denmark (24 youth caps, 12 goals)
Key stats
While Pimpong is yet to play senior football, he has been in electric form for Midtjylland's U19s ever since he made his debut during the 2024/25 campaign. That term, he found the back of the net six times in 15 appearances, even scoring in the UEFA Youth League, while he then found the back of the net 24 times in 30 matches across all competitions in 2025/26.
Although his side were unable to qualify for the group stage of that year's Youth League, he did score against Cologne in the second round of qualifying.
Pimpong's club form has translated to the youth international stage, too. Six strikes in 13 U17 caps were followed by four in eight for the U18s. Now also at U19 level, he has two goals in three outings, and continues to adapt to every step up in level.
Plays a bit like... Hugo Ekitiké
Frankfurt have earned a reputation for moulding and polishing centre-forwards, one of which is Ekitiké. The Frenchman, who is now at Liverpool in England, should be an inspiration for Pimpong given their similar profiles.
Both stand at just over 6'3", have pace and an ability to hold the ball up well, while also having strong technique. If the Eagles' new man is able to replicate any of Ekitiké's form at Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt have another gem on their hands.
Did you know?
Pimpong's father, Razak Pimpong, is a former Ghana international. He represented the Black Stars on 10 occasions, three of which came at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, while he spent the entirety of his club career in Denmark.
What they're saying
“Malik Pimpong, as a young player, possesses a great deal of talent and potential. It is now important that he can calmly adjust to Eintracht Frankfurt, our structures, and the new environment. We want to carefully introduce him to the level of play, specifically promote his development, and at the same time provide him with stability." - Frankfurt sporting director Timmo Hardung
"Malik is a great talent who has a good athletic package. He is technically skilled and can score goals. At the same time, he has a good winning mentality, and we are convinced there is something exciting hidden in him." - Midtjylland academy manager Flemming Broe in 2024
