2010 Denmark Home – Christian Eriksen #8

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa marked Denmark’s return to the global stage after missing the 2006 edition.

• Group Stage (Group E):

  • Denmark 0–2 Netherlands – a tough opener against one of the tournament favorites.

  • Denmark 2–1 Cameroon – goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Dennis Rommedahl secured a comeback win.

  • Denmark 1–3 Japan – despite Jon Dahl Tomasson scoring, Japan’s Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo struck decisive free kicks.

• Result: Denmark finished 3rd in the group, behind the Netherlands and Japan, and were eliminated in the group stage.

• Kit: The 2010 Denmark home jersey, made by Adidas, was a striking all-red design with white accents and the famous Adidas shoulder stripes. It featured subtle tonal striping and the DBU (Danish FA) crest proudly on the chest.

2. Player’s Impact – Christian Eriksen (2010 World Cup)

Christian Eriksen, just 18 years old, was the youngest player at the 2010 World Cup and one of Denmark’s brightest prospects.

• Appearances: Played in 2 matches as a substitute (vs. Netherlands and Japan).

• Role: Operated as an attacking midfielder, showcasing glimpses of his vision, technique, and passing ability.

• Legacy: While Eriksen didn’t have a major impact statistically, his inclusion at such a young age signaled Denmark’s faith in him as the future playmaker. Within a few years, he would become Denmark’s leader and one of Europe’s most creative midfielders.

• Significance of 2010: This was Eriksen’s international breakthrough, the start of a career that would see him lead Denmark through multiple tournaments.

3. Full Squad List – Denmark 2010 World Cup

Manager: Morten Olsen

Goalkeepers:

• Thomas Sørensen (Stoke City)

• Stephan Andersen (Brøndby IF)

• Jesper Christiansen (FC Copenhagen)

Defenders:

• Simon Kjær (Palermo)

• Daniel Agger (Liverpool)

• Lars Jacobsen (Blackburn Rovers)

• Per Krøldrup (Fiorentina)

• William Kvist (FC Copenhagen)

• Patrick Mtiliga (Málaga)

• Simon Poulsen (AZ Alkmaar)

Midfielders:

• Christian Poulsen (Juventus)

• Daniel Jensen (Werder Bremen)

• Thomas Kahlenberg (Wolfsburg)

• Jakob Poulsen (AGF Aarhus)

• Martin Jørgensen (AGF Aarhus)

• Jesper Grønkjær (FC Copenhagen)

• Christian Eriksen (Ajax)

• Thomas Enevoldsen (Groningen)

Forwards:

• Jon Dahl Tomasson (Feyenoord, Captain)

• Nicklas Bendtner (Arsenal)

• Dennis Rommedahl (Ajax)

• Søren Larsen (Duisburg)