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Nicklas Bendtner – 2010 Denmark Home Kit

The 2010 FIFA World Cup was Denmark’s return to the tournament after missing the 2006 edition. Led by Nicklas Bendtner in attack, the team had high hopes but ultimately failed to progress past the group stage. Despite showing moments of quality, Denmark finished third in Group E, behind the Netherlands and Japan.

🏆 Denmark’s 2010 World Cup Performance

• Group Stage: ❌ Eliminated (3rd place in Group E)
• Results:
  • 🟥 Denmark 0-2 Netherlands
  • ✅ Denmark 2-1 Cameroon (Bendtner scored)
  • 🟥 Denmark 1-3 Japan

Denmark started with a tough loss to the Netherlands, where an own goal and a second-half strike from Dirk Kuyt sealed their fate. Bendtner scored a crucial goal in Denmark’s 2-1 victory over Cameroon, keeping their knockout hopes alive. However, a shocking 3-1 loss to Japan—with two stunning free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endō—ended their tournament.

⚽ Nicklas Bendtner’s Impact

• Goals Scored: ⚽ 1 goal (vs. Cameroon)
• Key Role: Denmark’s target man, linking up play and leading the attack
• Injury Struggles: Entered the tournament with fitness issues, limiting his impact

🇩🇰 2010 Denmark World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

• Thomas Sørensen
• Stephan Andersen
• Jesper Christiansen

Defenders

• Daniel Agger
• Simon Kjær
• Lars Jacobsen
• Per Krøldrup
• Patrick Mtiliga
• William Kvist
• Thomas Kahlenberg

Midfielders

• Christian Poulsen
• Jakob Poulsen
• Thomas Enevoldsen
• Dennis Rommedahl
• Christian Eriksen
• Jesper Grønkjær

Forwards

• Nicklas Bendtner
• Jon Dahl Tomasson (Captain)
• Søren Larsen

Manager

• Morten Olsen

🔶 Legacy of Bendtner’s 2010 World Cup

While Denmark’s campaign was disappointing, Bendtner’s goal against Cameroon was a highlight. Despite injury issues, he remained a key figure for the team and continued his international career, later becoming one of Denmark’s all-time top scorers.