Danish team Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Javi was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday morning, and the club has released an update as police continue their investigation.
Alamara Javi was on loan at Portuguese side Mafra last season (Image: Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
The 19-year-old soccer player was stabbed early Sunday morning and required two life-saving surgeries. Alamara Javi, who plays for Midtjylland in Denmark, was attacked in the city of Herning.
Javi was initially in a coma, but was able to wake up after two surgeries. According to the club, the midfielder is currently in a stable condition.
“Alamara Javi suffered serious injuries from the stab wounds, but he has undergone two surgeries and is currently in a stable condition,” Midothiran confirmed in a statement.
“He has woken up from a coma and is doing well under the circumstances. FC Midtjylland is in close dialogue and cooperation with the authorities and supports him and his family.”
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“Out of respect for the ongoing police investigation, which includes witness interviews and interviews, we have no further comment. We ask for the public’s understanding and to respect the privacy of Alamala Javi and his loved ones at this difficult time.”
“Alamara Javi has not been featured in the first team for a long time and has not featured in any upcoming matches. Our thoughts are with his team-mates, his family and friends and we wish him continued recovery.”
Danish police also issued a statement. Authorities said they were searching for a 20-year-old man with fair skin and short dark hair who is believed to be connected to the 3:30 a.m. Sunday attack.
Javi has made one appearance for Midtjylland this season, coming on as a substitute in the Europa League qualifier against KuPS. The Guinea-Bissau-born star then featured on the bench for games against Celtic, Roma, Genk and Dinamo Zagreb.
Last season, Javi was on loan at Portuguese side Mafra, who play in the second division. He is an academy product and made his debut for Midtjylland during the 2023-24 season.
The club is currently fighting for the Superliga title, having last lifted the trophy in 2024. The four-time Danish champions sit second in the standings behind Aarhus Gymnastikforning, also known as AGF, and could face them in the title decider on Sunday night.
Midtjylland famously defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2016 Europa League final. In a game best remembered for Marcus Rashford’s brace on his debut, Louis van Gaal’s side won the second leg 5-1 at Old Trafford, with United eventually progressing to the round of 16.
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