Rikke Marie Madsen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for HB Køge and the Denmark national team.
She started to play soccer when she was around five years old, but never dreamed of ever becoming a professional player.
She did a lot of other sports growing up, such as gymnastics or trampoline.
She grew up in a 'sporty' family, where multiple of her family members participated in sports at fairly high levels.
She stopped playing football at 20 due to an injury, got a job and only later got back to it by helping a local team but did not think it would turn professional.
In May 2024, she announced she was pregnant with her first child.
Her husband Martin is also a football player.
She has a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from University College of Northern Denmark.
Everton footballer Rikke Madsen had a special moment after her team's 3-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League. She had just returned to playing after maternity leave, and her comeback was already emotional. But after the match, her partner, Martin Thomsen, surprised her with a marriage proposal on the field. Their baby daughter, Fritsen, was also there, making it an unforgettable moment for the family.
Madsen, who played an important role in Everton’s win, was overwhelmed with happiness. The surprise proposal was caught on camera, and fans celebrated the heartwarming scene. This event made her return to football even more special, showing the strong support from her family and the football community.
| Nike |
| Norwegian Women's Cup | 2× |
| Toppserien | 1× |
| NWSL Challenge Cup | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2025
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present
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HB Køge | ||
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2024
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2025
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Everton | 10 | 0 |
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2023
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2024
|
North Carolina Courage | 20 | 1 |
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2022
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2023
|
Melbourne Victory (loan) | 7 | 1 |
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2022
-
|
North Carolina Courage | 4 | 0 |
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2022
-
|
Madrid CFF | 13 | 1 |
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2019
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2022
|
Vålerenga | 53 | 7 |
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2018
-
2019
|
VSK Aarhus | 18 | 6 |
| International Stats | |||
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2019
-
|
Denmark | 33 | 1 |
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2018
-
|
Denmark U23 | 1 | 0 |
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2014
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2016
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Denmark U19 | 14 | 0 |
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2013
-
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Denmark U17 | 7 | 0 |
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2013
-
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Denmark U16 | 6 | 4 |
