Nicklas Bendtner

Name Nicklas Bendtner
Born January 16, 1988
Copenhagen
Denmark
Position Striker
Squad Number 26
Previous Club(s) FC Copenhagen
Joined Arsenal August 01, 2004
Arsenal Debut Sunderland (a)
Carling Cup 3rd Round
October 25, 2005,
Won 3-0


26. Nicklas Bendtner


Nicklas returned from his loan season at Birmingham City as a more mature and seasoned player. He left for the Midlands with a record of 22 goals in 27 goals in the Arsenal reserve team. He added to his developing reputation with 13 goals as Steve Bruce’s side lifted the Championship trophy.

Strong, tall and powerful he can lead the forward line but also possesses a deft touch. He showed all those qualities scoring the first goal against PSG in the Emirates Cup

The Dane is in his fourth year with Arsenal after joining from FC Copenhagen in 2004. Last season he won his first cap against Poland — and celebrated with a debut goal. He also struck the solitary goal in Denmark’s victory over Germany.

                                             My Year

April

Nicklas crashed home the equalising goal against Liverpool, one of two for the month, and continued to improve, most notably with an eye-catching performance against Derby. He appeared in five games, scoring against the Rams.

March

A superb intervention late on in the match with Aston Villa got Nicklas’ month off to a flyer and he continued to make a positive impact when he was used. The Dane also notched for his country in the draw with the Czech Republic.

February

Nicklas featured in the final three games of the month for Arsenal and notched a goal while on international duty. The Dane seemingly benefited from a run in the side and was a threat throughout the draw with Birmingham.

January

Nicklas was on target against Burnley in the FA Cup and featured in five Arsenal games during January. The Dane’s power and finesse was key in several Gunners goals including the final goal of the month - setting up Cesc Fabregas just moments after coming on against Newcastle.

December

A first Premier League goal for Nicklas was made all the more sweet as it sealed another victory over North London rivals Tottenham. The Dane also scored against Steaua Bucharest, but ended the month on a sour note with a red card at Everton.

November

Two goals for his country and some eye-catching cameos for Arsenal in November will have given Nicklas a real confidence boost. The Dane grabbed two assists in the four games he featured and is certainly proving his worth as a Premier League striker.

October

Nicklas had a wonderful end to October. The Dane scored his first Champions League goal, the seventh of the night, against Slavia Prague. Having been introduced late-on against Liverpool, he very nearly snatched a last-gasp winner. He was also in action for his country as they faced Spain and Latvia. He finished the month with a fine display away at Sheffield United.