Christian Eriksen

Danish footballer, UEFA Euro 2020 player

Christian Eriksen - Danish footballer, UEFA Euro 2020 player
Born

February 14th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Denmark

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This footballer began a professional career in 2010 with Ajax in the Eredivisie, winning three league titles and the KNVB Cup. In 2013, transferred to Tottenham Hotspur, helping the team reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2019. After a successful stint in England, joined Inter Milan in 2020, contributing to the club's Serie A title in 2021. During UEFA Euro 2020, suffered a cardiac arrest during a match against Finland, which drew global attention. Subsequently recovered and returned to professional football in 2021 with Brentford.

Winning three Eredivisie titles with Ajax

Reaching UEFA Champions League final with Tottenham Hotspur

Winning Serie A title with Inter Milan

Surviving cardiac arrest during UEFA Euro 2020

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