Valentin was promoted to the first team squad in the summer of 2015, at the age of 19[3] and got his contract extended.[2]
On 27 September 2015, Valentin got his Superliga debut in a game against AGF, who FCN won 2–0, where he came on the pitch in the 93rd minute, replacing Oliver Thychosen.[4] During the 2016–17 season, Valentin became a key player for FCN and the U21 national team.
Valentin's contract got extended in the summer of 2017, and besides that, he also revealed that he dreamed of a foreign adventure. In September 2017, Valentin suffered from a horrible ligament injury in his knee, that would keep him out for at least eight weeks.[5]
In November 2018, Mads changed his shirt name from his nickname "Mini" to his middle name "Valentin" to honor his family.[6]
FC Augsburg
On 27 June 2019, Valentin joined FC Augsburg on a contract until June 2024.[7] Valentin got his official debut on 17 August 2019 against Borussia Dortmund where he also was noted for an assist in a 5–1 defeat.[8] After only three games for Augsburg in his first half season, Valentin was loaned out to FC Zürich on 30 January 2020 for the rest of the season.[9]
In July 2023, Valentin signed a contract extension with Augsburg until June 2027.[10]
International career
Valentin was called up to the senior Denmark squad for friendly matches against the Netherlands and Serbia on 26 and 29 March 2022, respectively.[11]
Career statistics
As of match played 22 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
