The Danish national football team is entering the World Cup for the sixth time.
This Red Army Brigade made its debut in the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico. The impressive performance saw them progress to the knockouts and win all three of their group-stage games, including a 2-0 win over the mighty European giant West Germans.
However, their best performance came in the 1998 FIFA World Cup edition, when they surprised all crazy football fans by reaching the quarter-finals. Where they were beaten 3–2 by 5-time world champions Brazil. In Qatar World Cup they have drawn with defending champions France, Australia, and Tunisia in Group D. So if they can give their best on Qatar soil then they qualify for the next stage.
Now without wasting any time let’s take a look at the entire squad of Denmark for the Qatar World Cup.
Coach
Kasper Hjulmand is one of the underdog coaches of this generation. In 2019 he became the manager of the Danish national football team for the upcoming 2022 Euro. His modern football strategies and cold temper make him an x-factor for the Danish side. So we all crazy football fans want to see how Hjulmand’s strategies will make their team the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion.
Goalkeepers
legend Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel’s son Kasper Schmeichel Follows the path shown by his father. 35-year-old Danish veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel proved himself as the greatest goalkeeper of this generation through his great performance in the previous 2018 World Cup. So he will be the 1st choice goalkeeper for Kasper Hjulmand’s side. He is also the captain of the Danish national side.
Union Berlin’s goalkeeper Friedrich Rohn and Hertha BSC’s Oliver Christensen could be the 2nd and 3rd choice keepers for their team. While In case of any fitness issues, the coach has backup goalkeepers like Peter Jensen, and Leicester City’s Daniel Iversen.
| Players name | Club name |
| Kasper Schmeichel (captain) | OGC Nice |
| Friedrich Rohn | Union Berlin |
| Oliver Christensen | Hertha BSC |
| Daniel Iversen | Leicester City |
Defenders
On the defense side of Denmark, there are many options for their coach Kasper Hjulmand. So in a few months, the coach tried many defensive formations depending on the opponent’s team.
The 26-year-old center-back Joachim Andersen and Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen are two familiar faces at the heart of the Danish football team’s defense. while 23-year-old Victor Nelson is another talented center-back who can give his team a great promising start.
Rasmus Christensen and Atalanta’s Joachim Mahle are reliable options at left back. Jens Larsen is another reliable full-back who adds experience and depth to the Danish national squad, while Alexander Bah is a promising future talent for their country.
| Players name | Club name |
| Joachim Andersen | Crystal Palace |
| Andreas Christensen | Barcelona |
| Victor Nelson | Galatasaray |
| Rasmus Christensen | Leeds United |
| Joachim Mahle | Atalanta |
| Jens Larsen | Trabzonspor |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica |
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Midfielders
Like his defense, Kasper Hjulmand has a well-balanced midfield with several youths and veteran footballers. One of the veteran midfielders of the world Christian Eriksen will lead their midfield. Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Sevilla’s Thomas Delaney are two other talented midfielders. They could be Eriksen’s worthy pairing in the midfield on Qatar soil.
22-year-old Jesper Lindstrom is another great attacking midfielder who has delighted Danish football fans with his impressive performances for Frankfurt in the 2022 Bundesliga. So, we all can see him on Denmark’s jersey in Qatar.
| Players name | Club name |
| Christian Eriksen | Manchester United |
| Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Thomas Delaney | Sevilla |
| Jesper Lindstrom | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Christian Norgaard | Brentford |
| Morten Hjulmand | Lecce |
| Jens Jonsson | AEK Athens |
| Jens Stage | Werder Bremen |
Forwards
The Danish national football side has several well-skilled youth players on their attacking side. Martin Braithwaite is the main forward of the Danish attacking side. On Qatar’s soil, two young Danish strikers Sevilla’s Kasper Dolberg and Atalanta’s Rasmus Hjlund could become possible options for coach Kasper Hjulmand.
Mikkel Damsgaard, Robert Skov, and Andreas Olsen are three other talented forwards who can crush the opposition with their dribbling and counter-attacking skills. Yusuf Poulsen and Andreas Cornelius are two experienced attacking players whose experience will be invaluable in a big tournament like the World Cup and will add depth to the attacking division.
| Players name | Club name |
| Martin Braithwaite | Espanyol |
| Kasper Dolberg | Sevilla |
| Rasmus Hjlund | Atalanta |
| Mikkel Damsgaard | Brentford |
| Robert Skov | Hoffenheim |
| Andreas Olsen | Club Brugge |
| Yusuf Poulsen | Red Bull Leipzig |
| Andreas Cornelius | FC Copenhagen |
Conclusion
The Danish national football team is entering the World Cup for the sixth time. they have a great well-balanced midfield and attacking side. The experienced trio of Kasper Schmeichel, Christian Eriksen, and Thomas Delaney are an integral part of this team. They will be an x-factor on Qatar soil for the Danish national side. While Kasper Hjulmand’s coaching has the potential to make his team a World Cup champion for the 1st time in Qatar.
FAQ
Who is the present captain of Denmark?
legend Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel’s son Kasper Schmeichel is the present captain of Denmark.
What are the plus points for Denmark in the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup?
Kasper Schmeichel’s goalkeeping and captaincy, veteran footballer Christian Eriksen’s great form, and Kasper Hjulmand’s great coaching strategies are the plus points for Denmark national football team in the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Who is the leading goalscorer of the Danish national side?
Jon Dahl Tomasson is the leading goalscorer of the Danish national side with 52 international goals in 112 appearances.