Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen is Denmark's most-capped footballer. On September 23, 2026, VfL Wolfsburg ended his contract by mutual consent, three months after he collapsed on the pitch in a Denmark friendly, and he has returned home to Denmark.
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Where does Christian Eriksen live?
After his contract with VfL Wolfsburg was terminated on September 23, 2026, Eriksen said he wanted to be close to his family in Denmark, and he has been continuing his rehabilitation there since the summer. He is originally from Middelfart, on the island of Funen. His exact place of residence is private and has not been made public. Sources: AP, Bundesliga.com.
What is Christian Eriksen's nationality?
Christian Eriksen is Danish. He was born in Middelfart, Denmark, and has represented Denmark at every level, from the youth teams to the senior side, which he has also captained. He made his senior international debut in March 2010, aged 18.
How old is Christian Eriksen?
Christian Eriksen was born on February 14, 1992, so he is 34 years old as of September 2026. He will turn 35 on February 14, 2027.
How tall is Christian Eriksen?
Christian Eriksen is listed at 1.82 m, which is about 6 ft 0 in, in club and league profiles.
Why did Christian Eriksen leave Wolfsburg?
Wolfsburg and Eriksen agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent on September 23, 2026. The deal was due to run until summer 2027. In his statement, Eriksen said: "At the moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark. I'm pleased that we were able to find a solution together." Wolfsburg sporting director Dieter Hecking said the club had given him that freedom in his "unique situation" and that he had left "a lasting impression" on the squad, staff and fans. He had not played since June. Sources: AP, Bundesliga.com, Al Jazeera.
What happened to Christian Eriksen in June 2026?
On June 7, 2026, during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense, Eriksen clutched his chest and collapsed in the 65th minute. The match was abandoned. Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen was briefly unconscious but regained consciousness very quickly, and that his implanted cardiac device had responded as it should. Eriksen walked off the pitch and was taken to hospital for further tests. Neither the Danish FA nor the player has published a detailed medical diagnosis, and none is given here. Sources: Sky Sports, AP.
What happened to Christian Eriksen at Euro 2020?
On June 12, 2021, during Denmark's opening Euro 2020 match against Finland in Copenhagen, Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch just before half-time. He was resuscitated with CPR and a defibrillator, then fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). He returned to top-level football in early 2022 with Brentford.
Has Christian Eriksen retired?
No retirement has been announced. As of September 24, 2026, Eriksen is a free agent after leaving Wolfsburg, and neither he nor his representatives have made any statement about ending his career. Any claim that he has retired is unconfirmed. Sources: AP, Bundesliga.com.
Which clubs has Christian Eriksen played for?
Eriksen's senior career: Ajax (2010-2013, three Eredivisie titles), Tottenham Hotspur (2013-2020), Inter Milan (2020-2021, Serie A title), Brentford (2022), Manchester United (2022-2025) and VfL Wolfsburg (2025-2026). He joined Wolfsburg as a free agent in September 2025 and made 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring 3 goals, in a season that ended with the club's relegation.
How many caps does Christian Eriksen have for Denmark?
Eriksen is Denmark's most-capped men's player, with more than 150 appearances and around 46 goals for the national team. He passed the 150-cap mark in 2026. He was the youngest player at the 2010 World Cup and has played at several major tournaments for Denmark.
What trophies has Christian Eriksen won?
His main club honours are three Eredivisie titles with Ajax, the Serie A title with Inter in 2020-21, and with Manchester United the EFL Cup (2023) and the FA Cup (2024). With Tottenham he reached the 2019 Champions League final, lost to Liverpool.
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg and returns to Denmark
Christian Eriksen, born on February 14, 1992 in Middelfart, is one of the most gifted Danish playmakers of his generation and his country’s most-capped player. On September 23, 2026, VfL Wolfsburg announced that his contract, which was due to run until summer 2027, had been terminated with immediate effect by mutual consent. Eriksen explained that it was important for him to be close to his family in Denmark, where he had been doing his rehabilitation since the summer.
The decision follows the events of June 7, 2026. During a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense, Eriksen collapsed in the 65th minute after holding his chest. The game was abandoned. According to the Danish team doctor, he was briefly unconscious and his implanted cardiac device responded as intended; he walked off the pitch and went to hospital for tests. He has not played a competitive match since.
It was the second on-field medical emergency of his career. At Euro 2020, on June 12, 2021, he suffered a cardiac arrest against Finland and was resuscitated on the pitch in front of a stunned Parken stadium. Fitted afterwards with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, he came back with Brentford in 2022, then spent three seasons at Manchester United, where he won the EFL Cup and the FA Cup, before joining Wolfsburg as a free agent in September 2025.
As of today, Eriksen is a free agent and has not announced his retirement. Neither he nor Wolfsburg have given any timetable for his future. His career already includes three Dutch titles with Ajax, seven seasons and a Champions League final with Tottenham, a Serie A title with Inter and more than 150 caps for Denmark. Sources: AP, Bundesliga.com, Al Jazeera, Sky Sports.
