Yussuf Poulsen, Brian Laudrup and the Bundesliga’s top 10 great Danes
Technically gifted footballers are on the long list of exports that Denmark is renowned for, and the Bundesliga has certainly reaped the benefits of Danish talent in the past and present. We recap ten of the finest ahead of Denmark's UEFA EURO 2024 last 16 clash against Germany.
Yussuf Poulsen
RB Leipzig’s Poulsen has been ever-present for Die Roten Bullen since joining the club in 2013, helping them climb from 3. Liga to the Bundesliga, and become a UEFA Champions League regular. The Copenhagen native is known for his physicality and work rate, as former Leipzig boss Alexander Zorniger explained to bundesliga.com, "He always pushes himself beyond his limits, and embodies dynamism, desire, and a willingness to learn".
Poulsen has played a huge part in Leipzig's successes since joining the Saxony outfit, scoring 47 goals in 211 Bundesliga games (as of summer 2024). Those goals, alongside his loyalty and consistency, have made him a firm fan favourite among the Leipzig faithful.
At international level, Poulsen has been a significant player for Denmark. He debuted in 2013 against Mexico and has since earned over 80 caps, scoring 13 goals in the process that have contributed to European Championship (2020 and 2024) and FIFA World Cup (2014, 2018) qualifications - while he made substitute appearances in all three of Denmark's matches in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stages.
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