Christian Eriksen
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
6
Covers
3
Records
Christian Eriksen's career is defined by extraordinary resilience and consistent excellence. He is Denmark's all-time appearance leader with over 150 caps and has been named Danish Football Player of the Year seven times, more than any other player. His return to football after a cardiac arrest is one of the most inspiring stories in sports history, earning him the UEFA President's Award and the Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year. On the pitch, he has won league titles in three different countries and was a key creator for clubs like Tottenham and Manchester United.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year
Awarded for his remarkable return to football after surviving a cardiac arrest.
Danish Crown Prince Couple's Cultural Prize
Honored for his cultural impact and contribution to Danish sports.
Danish Sports Confederation's Elite Sports Award
Recognized for his elite sporting achievements and resilience.
Star on the Danish Football Walk of Fame
Inducted with a star for his contributions to Danish football.
Danish Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding career.
UEFA President's Award
Recognized for his courage and resilience after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.
Rankings & Lists
Best Danish Footballer of All Time
Top 100 Players of the 2010s
100 Best Footballers in the World
Most Creative Midfielder in the Premier League
Magazine Covers
FourFourTwo
March 2014
The Danish Dynamite: Christian Eriksen
World Soccer
December 2017
Eriksen: Tottenham's Creative Genius
Sport Magazine
June 2018
Eriksen: The Heartbeat of Denmark
B.T.
June 2021
Eriksen: He Came Back
Ekstra Bladet
July 2021
The Miracle Man
FourFourTwo
September 2022
Christian Eriksen: The Comeback King
Records & Feats
Most appearances for Denmark national team
Eriksen holds the record for the most caps for Denmark, with over 150 appearances, surpassing Peter Schmeichel's previous record.
First player to suffer a cardiac arrest on the pitch and return to top-level football
After collapsing during Euro 2020, Eriksen returned to play in the Premier League and Serie A, becoming a symbol of resilience.
Most Danish Football Player of the Year awards
Eriksen has won the Danish Football Player of the Year award seven times (2011, 2013-2018), more than any other Danish player.