Mathias Jensen: Brentford’s Unsung Hero This Season
Brentford FC has been enjoying a great season in the Premier League, currently sitting in tenth place after securing 47 points from their 37 games played so far. While the team has been receiving a lot of attention for their stellar performances this season, with Ivan Toney and Ben Mee being touted as player of the season candidates, there is one player who has been quietly going about his business and has been the unsung hero of Brentford’s campaign this season – Mathias Jensen.
The Danish midfielder, who joined Brentford in June 2019 from Celta Vigo for a reported £3.6 million, has been instrumental to the Bees’ success this season. He has been responsible for constructing Brentford’s play, connecting the defence to the attack with his accurate passing, and leading the team’s midfield in creating chances.
Jensen experienced a difficult debut Premier League season, plagued by injuries, and could not make much of an impact for the team. However, this season has been a different tale, as he has gradually grown into his role in Brentford’s midfield and has become a vital cog in Thomas Frank’s team.
Jensen’s stats this season speak for themselves. He has contributed with five goals and six assists so far, along with creating the joint-highest number of chances (48) with Bryan Mbeumo. He has also played a pivotal role in Brentford’s impressive 12-match unbeaten run between November and March.
Jensen’s best performance this season came in August against Manchester United, when he was given the task of pressing Christian Eriksen and disrupting United’s attempts to play out from the back. Jensen dispossessed Eriksen to set up the first goal, scored the second goal, and played a fantastic pass in the build-up to Mbeumo slotting the ball past David de Gea for the fourth.
Jensen’s impact on the team is not just through his goals and assists, but he also dictates the tempo of the game, often dropping deep to receive the ball and whip it over the top for his teammates to run onto. He is creative, constantly entertaining the crowd with an array of flicks and tricks and leads the top flight for the most nutmegs this season.
Jensen’s contribution to the team has not gone unnoticed, and the midfielder was recently rewarded with a new deal that runs until June 2026. It is evident that he has become a crucial member of Brentford’s team and will be instrumental in their future success.
In conclusion, while Ivan Toney and Ben Mee have received a lot of plaudits for Brentford’s success this season, it is Mathias Jensen who has been the unsung hero of the team’s campaign. He has been the glue that has been knitting everything together at Brentford, and his performances this season have been outstanding. It is a testament to the midfielder’s hard work and commitment that he has been able to turn his fortunes around after a difficult debut season in the Premier League.
