Christian Eriksen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Denmark national team. He is his country's most capped player and fourth-highest all-time goalscorer, and was named Danish Football Player of the Year a record five times. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in his career from birth to the present day.
Main Milestones
Birth
February 14, 1992
Christian Eriksen was born in Middelfart, Denmark. From a young age, he showed an interest in football and began playing for his local club, Middelfart G&BK.
Joining Odense Boldklub
2005
At the age of 13, Eriksen joined the academy of Odense Boldklub, one of the top clubs in Denmark, after being scouted for his talent.
Professional Debut
January 17, 2010
Eriksen made his professional debut for Ajax in a league match against NAC Breda. This marked the beginning of his senior club career.
Ajax Years
2010-2013
During his time at Ajax, Eriksen helped the team win three consecutive Eredivisie titles between 2011 and 2013. He also won the KNVB Cup and was named Dutch Football Talent of the Year.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
2013
Eriksen signed for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League in a transfer worth £11 million (€12.45 million). He spent six seasons at the club, helping them reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.
Transfer to Inter Milan
2020
Eriksen joined Inter Milan in a transfer worth €19.7 million (£16.9 million). He won a Serie A title with the club in 2021.
Cardiac Arrest
June 12, 2021
During a UEFA Euro 2020 match, Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was later fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Return to Football
2022
Eriksen returned to football eight months after his cardiac arrest, signing with Premier League club Brentford. He later transferred to Manchester United the following season.
Current Career
Present Day
Eriksen continues to play for Manchester United and the Denmark national team, holding the record for the most caps and being the fourth-highest all-time goalscorer for Denmark.
