Denmark will be one of the 32 teams that will be participating in the upcoming World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The team, without a doubt, consists of some of the most talented players in its squad. The side was knocked out in the Round of 16 stage by Croatia in the previous edition of the World Cup in 2018. The team is yet to win a World Cup and will thus be desperate to change the statistics this time. It’s time to take a look at Denmark’s top five players for the World Cup in 2022.
5. Simon Kjaer
Simon Kjaer who currently plays for the Italian club, AC Milan, made his debut for the Danis senior team in 2009, aged 20. The defender was a part of his team at the 2010 World Cup, where he made his tournament debut. He was a part of his team during the 2012 and 2016 Euros and the 2018 World Cup. He also leads his team in the 2020 Euros. He’ll be captaining his team in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
His stats for Denmark are:
- Matches – 121
- Goals – 5
4. Joakim Maehle
Joakim Maehle who plays for Serie A club, Atalanta made his debut for Denmark in 2020 during the UEFA Nations League. He was a major part of the team during Euro 2020. He will be a part of the team at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar too.
His stats for Denmark so far are:
- Matches – 31
- Goals – 9
3. Kasper Schmeichel
Denmark’s excellent player between the sticks, Kasper Schmeichel currently plays for the French club, Nice. Schmeichel got to make his senior debut for Denmark in 2013 at the age of 26. He featured in his team’s XIs during the 2018 World Cup and 2020 Euros. He will be a part of the team during the World Cup 2022 in Qatar as well.
His stats for Denmark so far are:
- Matches – 86
- Clean Sheets – 42
2. Mikkel Damsgaard
Damsgaard who currently plays for Premier League club Brentford made his senior debut for the Denmark team in 2020. He scored his first goal in 2021 to become his nation’s youngest goalscorer at a European Championship. He was a major part of his team during the 2020 Euros, helping his team reach the semi-finals.
His stats for Denmark are:
- Matches – 18
- Goals – 4
1. Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen, who presently plays for the English club Manchester United, made his senior debut for Denmark back in 2010 at the age of 18. He was a major part of his team during the 2018 World Cup and also at Euro 2020. He suffered a shocking cardiac arrest midway through a group-stage Euro 2020 match against Finland. The midfielder, however, managed to make a comeback and got back on the pitch sooner than ever. He is going to be a crucial player for his team at the World Cup in 2022.
His stats for Denmark are:
- Matches – 117
- Goals – 39
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