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Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Christian Eriksen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is best known for his spells with Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, Brentford, Manchester United and Denmark’s national team, and for surviving a cardiac arrest during UEFA Euro 2020 in 2021. In 2026, he collapsed again during an international friendly in Odense but was reported to be conscious and doing well.

Early life

Christian Eriksen was born in Middelfart, Denmark, on 14 February 1992. He developed through youth football in Denmark before beginning a senior career that led to major European clubs.

Club career

Eriksen has played for Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, Brentford, Manchester United and Wolfsburg. Reports indicate he joined Wolfsburg after leaving Manchester United at the end of the 2024–25 season.

2021 cardiac arrest

During Denmark’s opening match at UEFA Euro 2020 in June 2021, Eriksen collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated on the pitch, later fitted with an ICD, and returned to professional football.

2026 collapse

Eriksen collapsed again during an international friendly against Ukraine in Odense in June 2026. He was reported to be conscious, to have walked off the pitch, and to be undergoing further tests.

Key facts

  • Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland in June 2021 and received lifesaving treatment on the pitch.
  • He returned to professional football after the 2021 incident and later played for Brentford and Manchester United.
  • Eriksen left Manchester United after the 2024–25 season.
  • He collapsed again during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in June 2026 and was reported to be conscious and stable.
  • He has continued his career with medical supervision after being fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Christian Eriksen?
He suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 in 2021 and collapsed again during a Denmark friendly in 2026; after the later incident, he was reported to be conscious and doing well.
How old is Christian Eriksen?
He was born on 14 February 1992, which makes him 34 years old as of July 2026.
Which club does Christian Eriksen play for?
The latest search results say he currently plays for Wolfsburg.
Did Christian Eriksen retire after his collapse?
No. He returned to professional football after his 2021 cardiac arrest and continued his club career afterward.
Where was Christian Eriksen born?
He was born in Middelfart, Denmark.

References

  1. The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/07/denmark-midfielder-christian-eriksen-collapses-on-pitch-during-international-friendly
    Supports: Reports Eriksen collapsed during a 2026 friendly, was conscious, and later underwent further tests.
  2. BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57457388
    Supports: Reports Eriksen’s 2021 Euro 2020 cardiac arrest and that he was awake and stable in hospital.
  3. Wikipediahttps://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Eriksen
    Supports: Provides birth date, birthplace, club history, and post-2021 career overview; used cautiously alongside other sources.
  4. Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13551756/christian-eriksen-denmark-friendly-with-ukraine-abandoned-after-midfielder-collapses-on-pitch
    Supports: Reports the 2026 collapse, his age, and that he currently plays for Wolfsburg.
  5. The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/jun/20/the-day-denmark-stood-still-christian-eriksens-collapse-and-the-heroes-who-saved-him
    Supports: Describes the 2021 collapse and subsequent fitting of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.