Mikkel Desler Puggaard (born 19 February 1995) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right midfielder for Major League Soccer club Austin FC.
Club career
OB In February 2014, Desler attracted interest from several clubs, among others Parma and Roma. At the time, he was compared to former Roma player Daniele De Rossi.
On 8 May 2014, Desler got his debut for OB, replacing Mustafa Abdellaoue in the 73rd minute in a 2–1 victory against Randers FC in the Danish Superliga.
At the age of 19, Desler was promoted into the first team squad in the summer 2014 and also signed a new three-year contract with OB, after an impressive performance on a training camp with the first team in the winter 2014.
Haugesund On 19 March 2019, Desler signed with Norwegian Eliteserien side Haugesund.
Toulouse Desler joined French side Toulouse in 2021. He helped the club win the 2021–22 Ligue 2, and finished in the league's Team of the Year. He also achieved the 2022–23 Coupe de France with the club, securing their first-ever title in the competition.
Austin FC On June 3, 2024, it was confirmed that Desler had signed a 3.5-year contract, with an option for an additional year, with American MLS club Austin FC. He joined the club on a free transfer as his contract at Toulouse expired at the end of June 2024.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOdense Boldklub2013–14Danish Superliga20—00——202014–15Danish Superliga270—00——2702015–16Danish Superliga190—00——1902016–17Danish Superliga341—00——3412017–18Danish Superliga220—00——2202018–19Danish Superliga120—20——140Total1161—20——1181Haugesund2019Eliteserien291—5060—4012020Eliteserien280—00——2802021Eliteserien101—00——101Total672—5060—782Toulouse2021–22Ligue 2381—20——4012022–23Ligue 1271—50——3212023–24Ligue 1240—007100311Total892—7071001023Austin FC2024Major League Soccer70———301002025Major League Soccer2012030—002512026Major League Soccer1710010—10191Total44220400040532Career total324720180131403518
Honours Toulouse Coupe de France: 2022–23 Ligue 2: 2021–22
Individual UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2021–22
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