Nicklas Bendtner

Danish footballer and striker for Arsenal

Nicklas Bendtner - Danish footballer and striker for Arsenal
Born

January 16th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Denmark

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A professional footballer from Denmark, began career at Ajax before moving to Arsenal in 2006. Played as a striker, gaining recognition for performances in the Premier League and international matches. Served as a key player for the Danish national team, participating in UEFA Euro tournaments and earning over 30 caps. Later, played for various clubs including Juventus and VfL Wolfsburg, contributing to team successes across different leagues.

Scored 45 goals for Arsenal in various competitions

Played for the Danish national team in UEFA Euro 2012

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