Everything you need to know about the Denmark national football team, including the history, current manager, best ever players and everything else you need to know.
England face off with Denmark in the group stage of Euro 2024. The Danish are set to be Gareth Southgate’s toughest opposition in the group stages. They may need some help from the man in the middle.
The Danes, notorious for their connection to Vikings, embody the spirit of these seafaring people of old on the pitch. They are true warriors.
So, with this, TBR Football explores the Danish national side. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
Who are the Denmark national team?
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark and Greenland in men’s international football competitions.
- Nicknames: De Rød-Hvide (The Red and Whites), Danish Dynamite
Denmark national team founding year
The Danish national team was founded in 1908. However, the first appearance of a Danish national team was at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Denmark home stadium
Telia Parken is the National Stadium of Denmark. This was Idrætsparken but rebuilt under a new name in 1992, keeping the legacy of the area alive.
- First stadium: Københavns Idrætspark (1911-1990)
- Previous stadium: Københavns Idrætspark (1911-1990)
- Current stadium: Telia Parken Stadium (1992-present)
- Parken Stadium’s Capacity: 42,358
Denmark kit history
The Denmark national football team is renowned for its red and white kits. The colour scheme has rarely changed over the years. Initially, the team wore simple red shirts with white shorts. Special editions celebrate historical moments, like the 1992 European Championship victory and alternate kits occasionally feature blue.
Denmark 1986 football shirt
The most iconic football shirt the Danes have produced is the 1986 jersey. This has become a staple for vintage football shirts, and is worn by many as a retro item to this very day. It can be purchased here at Soccer Locker.
Denmark badge
The Denmark badges primary colours are red and white, reflecting the Danish national flag. It also has the initials “DBU” in the center. Encircling the initials is the full name “Dansk Boldspil-Union” and the year 1889 – the year they were established.
Denmark current manager
Kasper Hjulmand is the current head coach of the Denmark national side. Under his guidance, Denmark reached the semifinals of Euro 2020, and qualified Denmark for the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Before his management days, he had a fine career as a footballer himself. He spent most of his time in the Danish leagues, with four years at Randers Freja, then off to Herlev IF and retiring at B. 93.
His managerial career began in 1998, at Lyngby U18s. He spent 10 years here, progressing up to coaching the first-team squad. Then in 2011, he had a three year stint at Nordsjaelland, before moving to the Bundesliga with Mainz 05 for a season, which didnt go as planned. He was sacked.
Hjumland then returned to his beloved Nordsjaelland, where he spent a further three years. However, at the end of his contract, he was let go. Ultimately, he fell on his feet. The national side came knocking – where he has remained ever since.
Kasper Hjulmand playing career
Kasper Hjulmand managerial career
Denmark Euro 2024 squad
Denmark have a seriously strong squad for the Euro 2024 campaign. This includes the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Who is the Denmark captain?
Simon Kjaer, currently of AC Milan is Denmark captain, and some captain he is. On the 12th of June 2021, while playing their opening match against Finland, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch.
Kjær was the first to help him and summon the medical team to quickly get onto the pitch – arguably saving his life in an act of heroic bravery. He embodies a true captain.
Denmark’s greatest ever players
The Dane’s have had some phenomoanl talent to grace the national side. Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel is one of the greatest shot-stoppers in the history of the sport, who was an integral part of Manchester United’s success in the 1990s, including the 1999 Treble.
Then, who could forget the iconic Laudrup brothers – Michael and Brian. Michael Laudrup played a key role in the Barcelona “Dream Team” under Johan Cruyff, whereas Brian Laudrup was a key player in Denmark’s Euro 1992 winning squad, and had successful spells at Rangers and other European clubs.
Allan Simonsen may be regarded the greatest ever – he remains the first and only Danish player to win the Ballon d’Or in 1977. Other notable names include Preben Elkjær, Morten Olsen, Henrik Larsen and Eriksen.
Denmark trophy history
UEFA European Championship – Winners (1): 1992
- Denmark’s most significant achievement came when they shocking emerged victorious in the Euro 1992 competition. The Danes were not even supposed to be participating, coming in as a last-minute replacement for Yugoslavia, and remarkable went on to win the title. They beat Germany 2-0 in the final.
FIFA Confederations Cup – Winners (1): 1995
- Denmark won the 1995 Confederations Cup held in Saudi Arabia, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final.
