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
February 14, 1992
Birth
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.
2005
Joining Odense Boldklub
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.
January 17, 2010
Professional Debut
Eriksen made his professional debut for Ajax in a league match against NAC Breda. This marked the beginning of his senior club career.
2010-2013
Ajax Years
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.
2013
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
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.
2020
Transfer to Inter Milan
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.
June 12, 2021
Cardiac Arrest
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.
2022
Return to Football
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.
Present Day
Current Career
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.
