Alamara Djabi, a 19-year-old footballer for Danish champions FC Midtjylland, was stabbed in Herning early Sunday and is in critical condition after surgery. The stabbing occurred at around 3:30am, and Djabi underwent life-saving surgery. The club confirmed that Djabi underwent two operations and is now in stable condition. According to FC Midtjylland, Djabi has woken up from an induced coma and is doing well under the circumstances.
FC Midtjylland is in close dialogue and collaboration with the authorities and supports Djabi and his family. Out of respect for the police investigation, the club has no further comments. The club asks for respect for the privacy of Djabi and his loved ones.
Police have identified a 20-year-old suspect who is still at large. The motive for the stabbing is unclear, but police's immediate assumption is that there was a disagreement between Djabi and the perpetrator. The suspect's identity has not been released, and it is unknown where he is now. It is also unclear what led to the disagreement.
Djabi is from Guinea-Bissau and has made two senior appearances for Midtjylland. He has played one game this season, in a Europa League qualifying play-off in August. Djabi made seven appearances on loan with Portuguese second division side CD Mafra last season. According to the club, Djabi has not been selected for the first team for a long time and was not in the game for upcoming matches.
Midtjylland are four-time Danish Superliga champions, last winning in 2024. They are currently second in the league, two points behind AGF. Midtjylland finished third in the Europa League league phase behind Lyon and Aston Villa. They were knocked out of the Europa League in the round of 16 by Nottingham Forest on penalties.