Christian Eriksen’s career at senior level has taken him to six clubs: Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter, Brentford, Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg. Before that he played youth football at Middelfart G&BK and Odense Boldklub (OB) in Denmark. This is his club history in order – years, appearances, goals and the moves that took him from the island of Funen to four of Europe’s major leagues.
Christian Eriksen club history at a glance
Eriksen made his senior debut for Ajax in January 2010 and has since played in the Netherlands, England, Italy and Germany. Three of his six senior clubs – Brentford, Manchester United and Wolfsburg – came after his cardiac arrest in 2021. Twice he was sold for a significant fee (Ajax to Tottenham and Tottenham to Inter); his last three moves were all free transfers.
In total he has played 679 games and scored 121 goals for his senior clubs in all competitions.
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 2010–2013 | 162 | 32 | 51 and 8 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2013–2020 | 305 | 69 | 23 |
| Inter | 2020–2021 | 60 | 8 | 24 |
| Brentford | 2022 | 11 | 1 | 21 |
| Manchester United | 2022–2025 | 107 | 8 | 14 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 2025–2026 | 34 | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 2010–2026 | 679 | 121 |
All competitions (league, cups, Europe). Source: club and league statistics via Wikipedia, updated after the 2025–26 season. Ajax: No. 51 in spring 2010, then No. 8.
Youth football in Middelfart and at OB
Born in Middelfart in 1992, Eriksen started playing at Middelfart G&BK at the age of three, with his father Thomas among the coaches. In 2005 he moved to OB in Odense together with his friend Rasmus Falk. According to Danish Wikipedia he won the Danish title for first-year boys with OB in 2006, scoring the only goal of the final against KB. As a 16-year-old he went on trial at several of Europe’s biggest clubs before choosing Ajax. More on his years in Odense: Christian Eriksen and OB.
| Club | Years |
|---|---|
| Middelfart G&BK | 1995–2005 |
| Odense Boldklub (OB) – youth | 2005–2008 |
| Ajax – youth (A1, Jong Ajax) | 2008/09–2010 |
Ajax 2010–2013: the breakthrough
Ajax agreed the deal with OB in October 2008 and Eriksen began in the club’s youth teams. He made his first-team debut on 17 January 2010 in a 1-1 draw at NAC Breda and won his first Denmark cap a few weeks later. In Amsterdam he won three Eredivisie titles in a row (2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13), the KNVB Cup in 2010 and the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2013, playing first under Martin Jol and then Frank de Boer. In 2011 he was named Dutch Football Talent of the Year. The full story: Christian Eriksen at Ajax.
Tottenham Hotspur 2013–2020: the Premier League years
Eriksen joined Tottenham on 30 August 2013 for a reported £11m (Transfermarkt lists €14.15m). He became the highest-scoring Dane in Premier League history, scored after about 11 seconds against Manchester United in 2018 and recorded ten or more league assists in four consecutive seasons. Under Mauricio Pochettino, and alongside Harry Kane, he reached the 2019 Champions League final, lost 2-0 to Liverpool. With 305 appearances and 69 goals, Spurs is the club he has played for most. Read more: Christian Eriksen at Tottenham.
Inter and Brentford 2020–2022: a title, a cardiac arrest and a comeback
In January 2020 Eriksen moved to Inter, six months before his Spurs contract was due to expire. His first year under Antonio Conte was difficult, but in spring 2021 he became a regular in the side that won Serie A. After his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 in June 2021 he was fitted with an ICD, and Italian sports-medical rules do not allow professionals to play with one. The contract was terminated by mutual consent on 17 December 2021 (Christian Eriksen at Inter).
On 31 January 2022 he signed a six-month deal with Brentford, managed by Thomas Frank, his former Denmark U17 coach. His comeback came on 26 February 2022 against Newcastle, 259 days after the cardiac arrest (the Brentford comeback).
Manchester United and Wolfsburg 2022–2026
In July 2022 he joined Manchester United on a free transfer under new manager Erik ten Hag. Over three seasons he made 107 appearances and scored 8 goals, was part of the squad that won the 2023 League Cup and won the FA Cup in 2024. His last game was a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on 25 May 2025, in which he scored a penalty (Christian Eriksen at Manchester United).
After a summer without a club he signed for VfL Wolfsburg on 10 September 2025 on a contract running to summer 2027. He made 34 appearances with 3 goals and 10 assists, but Wolfsburg finished 16th and were relegated after the play-off against SC Paderborn in May 2026. The contract was terminated by mutual consent on 23 September 2026 (Christian Eriksen at Wolfsburg).
Christian Eriksen’s career now
Christian Eriksen is without a club after his contract with VfL Wolfsburg was terminated on 23 September 2026. He has not played since collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense on 7 June 2026 and is following a personal rehabilitation programme in Denmark. When the contract ended he said it was important for him to be close to his family in Denmark. No retirement and no new club had been announced as of 25 October 2026. According to TV 2, he generally cannot register with a new club in most European leagues before the January 2027 window. We track the situation, with sources and dates, on Christian Eriksen’s next club.
Christian Eriksen career FAQ
Which clubs has Christian Eriksen played for?
At senior level Christian Eriksen has played for Ajax (2010–2013), Tottenham Hotspur (2013–2020), Inter (2020–2021), Brentford (2022), Manchester United (2022–2025) and VfL Wolfsburg (2025–2026). As a youth player he was at Middelfart G&BK and OB.
What club does Christian Eriksen play for now?
Christian Eriksen is without a club after his contract with VfL Wolfsburg was terminated on 23 September 2026. As of 27 October 2026 no new club and no retirement had been announced.
Where did Christian Eriksen play the most games?
At Tottenham Hotspur, where he made 305 appearances and scored 69 goals in all competitions between 2013 and 2020.
What trophies has Christian Eriksen won at club level?
Three Eredivisie titles, the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield with Ajax, Serie A with Inter in 2021 and the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2024. He was also part of United’s squad that won the 2023 League Cup, but missed the final through injury.
Did Christian Eriksen ever play for OB’s first team?
No. He played in OB’s youth teams from 2005 to 2008 before moving to Ajax and has never played an official match for OB’s senior side.
What was Christian Eriksen’s biggest transfer?
His move from Tottenham to Inter in January 2020, reported at about €19.7m; Transfermarkt lists €27m. Clubs rarely confirm exact fees.