Nicklas Bendtner profile
Name
Nicklas Bendtner
Born
January 16, 1988
Copenhagen, Denmark
Position
Striker
Squad Number
52
Previous Club(s)
Birmingham City (loan)
FC Copenhagen
Joined Arsenal
August 01, 2004
Nicklas Bendtner endured a frustrating campaign in which his opportunities were limited by the arrival of Marouane Chamakh and then the return from injury of Robin van Persie.
Despite spending his formative years as a centre forward, Nicklas found himself stationed on the right of a three-pronged attack but he was still among the goals.
The Dane put a long-standing groin problem behind him to return to action in September and found the net with two well-taken finishes against Newcastle and Manchester City.
Nicklas continued to have plenty of joy in his wide role and made the crucial breakthrough against Ipswich in the Carling Cup Semi-Final after drifting in from the flank. He also fired his second hat-trick in an Arsenal shirt to help see off Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.
SOUNDBITE
"I have a lot of feelings for this Club and I have been here for a long time. It’s pleasing to show the manager, every time you play, that you are ready and he can have confidence in you.”
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
| League | 17 | 2 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 4 |
| Carling Cup | 5 | 3 |
| Champions League |
5 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 9 |
FINEST MOMENT
Nicklas produced a moment of magic to break Ipswich's resolve in the Carling Cup Semi-Final second leg at Emirates Stadium, bringing down Jack Wilshere's raking pass and cutting inside a defender before curving a shot into the far corner.
Nicklas Bendtner scores against Ipswich Town
