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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