Daniel Agger is a Danish soccer player who was born in 1984, December 12, in Vidovre. At the moment, he is the central defender of the Brondby club and the national team. This is a rather interesting person and a promising footballer, so it's worth telling about him.
Adolescence
Daniel Agger began his football career at FC Rosenhoy. It was there that the young defender gained experience and learned to play. He played for the youth squad until 1996. And then he was spotted in one game between two youth teams. The young man was closely watched by scouts from FC Brondby. The young defender was invited to view the team, and there Daniel Agger demonstrated his good abilities. He played a successful match, after he was invited to study at the team’s academy. The Dane did not refuse. And for eight years, until 2004, he studied at this academy.
And in 2004, the Danish footballer signed his first professional contract with the team. The successes were overwhelming. At 19, he was already recognized three times as a player of the match.
Career at Liverpool
After 49 matches held at Brondby, Daniel Agger was invited by representatives of one of the most titled English clubs - Liverpool. At that time, the team needed to strengthen the line of defense. The Dane liked the club, so the representatives paid six million pounds for it. This made Agger the most expensive player that Brondby sold to a foreign club. On February 1 of the same year, the Dane debuted in the Premier League against Birmingham.
Soon the football player joined the team. Already in his second game, he scored a goal. It was a semifinal match in the Champions League, held against Chelsea. And the Danish's only goal helped the club reach the final. In “Liverpool” Daniel Agger has achieved a lot. Most importantly, he gained valuable experience and grew up as a player. In addition, with the club he became the owner of the English Super Cup, as well as the League Cup.
Career in the national team
The Danish national football team is of no small importance in the life of Daniel. He played in almost all categories. From 2003 to 2004, the footballer played in the national team. He entered the field only nine times and scored one goal.
Then, in 2004, he joined the team until the age of 21, where he played for two years, that is, until 2006. In this composition, he entered the field ten times and scored three goals. Well, then, in 2005, he moved to the adult team, which consists of to this day. Agger has currently played 38 matches as a member of an adult national team and has scored three goals.
It is sad that the Dane is constantly harassed by injuries. A particular impact on him had damage to the foot. Because of this, he was forced to miss a lot of games, and decided to have an operation in 2007. However, his dedication, courage, courage and leadership qualities allowed him not only to avoid dire consequences, but also to become captain of the Danish national team.
Personal life and interesting facts
Daniel Agger is married with two sons. The famous player married his longtime girlfriend Sophie Nelson. In 2009, she gave birth to a son, who was named Jamie. In 2012, a second child appeared - Mason.
Interestingly, the Dane’s younger cousin is also a footballer who also plays for Brondby. Even in Denmark, the football player has his own bar, which Daniel runs with his own uncle.
And finally, another point regarding a football player like Daniel Agger. Tattoos also occupy a large place in his life. The Dane is the most tattooed football player in the whole world! And he not only loves to clog his body with new paintings and inscriptions, but also he is a tattoo master. And very good. It was he who made tattoos to his teammates.
The back of the Dane is decorated with an impressive painting called “Viking Cemetery” with three fighters, whose helmets seem to be engraved with three phrases in Danish - “I will not say anything,” “I cannot hear anything,” “I cannot see anything”.
Judging by his tattoos, Agger loves inscriptions. On his body there is a mass of thoughtful phrases. “Death is inevitable, but the time has not come yet”, “Pain is leaving, victories remain”, “Remember that you are a person”, etc. The names of loved ones, birth dates, Danish flags, cards - all tattoos can not be counted. Well, such specific decorations go to the Dane, and they are very consistent with his image.