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
January
After almost three months on the sidelines Nicklas returned to the Arsenal squad for the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa. He came on as a substitute in that game and the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.
December
Nicklas was sidelined throughout December after a further setback followed hernia surgery he had in November. "He had a hernia surgery and should be back from that already but he had a groin problem as well," explained Arsène Wenger.
November
After being voted Danish Footballer of the Year, Nicklas underwent groin surgery and is expected to return midway through December.
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+8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8+8 | 3 |
| Totals | 28+42 | 15 | 11+10 | 5 | 5+2 | 3 | 8+3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 52+57 | 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, Feb 3, 2010
Bendtner looking to make up for lost time -
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
TEAM NEWS: Bendtner on bench, Sagna starts -
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Bendtner on the bench for Villa Park clash -
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Nasri and Bendtner back in full training -
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Wenger - Bendtner can solve striker shortage -
Fri, Jan 8, 2010
Wilshere out but Bendtner back in two weeks -
Wed, Jan 6, 2010
Bendtner fitness holds key to striker deal -
Tue, Dec 29, 2009
Bendtner still three weeks from comeback -
Mon, Nov 23, 2009
TV Online: Perfect Match - Nicklas Bendtner -
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
The Knowledge: Bendtner v Tom Phillips
