FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland is a relatively young club, founded in 1999 from the merger of Ikast FS with Herning Fremad, but quickly became one of the most important forces in Danish football. Famous for its pioneering use of data analysis and advanced statistics, the club is often cited as a reference in modern sports methodology. The MCH Arena, located in Herning, is the club's headquarters.

History

FC Midtjylland won its first Superligaen title in 2015 and has since established itself as one of Denmark's most consistent clubs. The club became famous internationally for defeating Manchester United in the 2015-16 Europa League, one of the biggest surprises in European football. Its analytical approach to recruitment and play, influenced by the model of England's Brentford FC, attracted worldwide attention. The club has a philosophy of developing and selling talent to the biggest European markets.