Nicklas Bendtner profile
Name
Nicklas Bendtner
Born
January 16, 1988
Copenhagen, Denmark
Position
Striker
Squad Number
52
Previous Club(s)
FC Copenhagen
Joined Arsenal
August 01, 2004
Arsenal Debut
Sunderland (a)
Carling Cup
October 25, 2005
Won 3-0
First Arsenal Goal
Newcastle United (h)
Carling Cup
September 25, 2007
Won 2-0
Nicklas Bendtner is becoming a major player at Arsenal.
The Danish international arrived in North London in the summer of 2004 at the age of 16 and is living proof that you can make that step from the academy to the first-team.
After learning his trade in the youth ranks, Nicklas benefited from a productive loan spell with Birmingham, helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
The striker admits that his time at St. Andrews was a vital step in his development and he proved it by breaking into the Arsenal first team in 2007/08 and challenging for a regular place last season.
Nicklas scored 15 times in 27 starts last term – an impressive haul for a player who is still so young. He made an additional 23 appearances as an impact substitute, netting vital late winners against Dynamo Kyiv and Bolton.
Nicklas is big but has a deft touch on the floor. He has the ability to link midfield and attack with intelligence then finish off the move with precision. Those attributes have helped him adapt to a new role on the right of a three-pronged attack.
The Dane has another target for this season – to play in his first World Cup. As a regular for the Denmark national side, Nicklas’ goals could propel his country to the finals in South Africa.
MY YEAR
October
Nicklas scored twice for Arsenal in October despite missing the win against Birmingham and trip to Alkmaar through injury. His first came in the last minute of the 6-2 win over Blackburn and his second ensured Arsenal's progression in the Carling Cup. He scored the winner in a 2-1 win over Liverpool but then limped off in the first half of the North London derby with a groin injury.

September
Nicklas started against Manchester City, Standard Liege and Fulham in September. He slotted home the goal that gave Arsenal hope on the stroke of half-time against Standard Liege. He was a substitute against Wigan and assisted the team's fourth goal of that game, crossing low to Cesc Fabregas at the near post. He missed the match against Olympiacos through injury. The striker also auctioned a pair of his famous pink football boots in September, raising £2,250 for Danish charity Børnecancerfonde.
August
Nicklas played in all five Gunners matches in August. He changed his squad number to 52, and in a gesture of goodwill to supporters, he offered to personally cover the costs for any supporter who wished to change their replica kit had they purchased his name with No 26 on the back this summer.
52. Nicklas Bendtner - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2005-2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 |
| 2007-2008 | 7+20 | 5 | 3+3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17+23 | 9 |
| 2008-2009 | 17+14 | 9 | 5+7 | 2 | 3+2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27+23 | 15 |
| 2009-2010 | 4+5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8+5 | 3 |
| Totals | 28+39 | 15 | 11+10 | 5 | 5+2 | 3 | 8+3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 52+54 | 27 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Nicklas Bendtner - News
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Wed, Nov 4, 2009
Wenger: Why I played Bendtner against Spurs -
Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Spotlight: Find out more about Bendtner -
Fri, Oct 2, 2009
'Bendtner can still improve his game' -
Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Walcott and Bendtner back for Blackburn clash -
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Bendtner ruled out of Olympiacos game -
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
How much do you know about Bendtner? -
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Fantasy Battles: Bendtner picks his winners -
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Pink Bendtner boots raise £2,250 for charity -
Mon, Sep 7, 2009
Your chance to bid on Bendtner’s pink boots -
Fri, Sep 4, 2009
Bendtner - How I broke into the first-team

