With the UEFA U21 Championships set to commence in Denmark on 11th June 2011, we will be running a series of features highlighting the players to watch during this tournament. We are kicking it off with the hometown hero hoping to deliver the U21 title to Danish fans. He has been dubbed “the new Michael Laudrup” and plays for the club where the legendary Laudrup ended his career. He is none other than Ajax Amsterdam’s latest wonderkid, Christian Eriksen.
PROFILE: |  |
Club | Ajax Amsterdam |
Squad No | 8 |
Position | Attacking Midfielder (RCL) |
Nationality | Danish |
Age | 19 |
Height | 1.75m |
Weight | 71kg |
Career Record: Club International | 67 apps 9 goals 11 apps 0 goals |