For a country of only six million people, Denmark has produced some very good players over the years.
Many Danes have ended up on British shores in recent decades, plying their trade in the Premier League. In fact, some of the nation's greatest footballers have endeared themselves to English football fans, many becoming cult heroes for their Viking-like performances on the pitch.
With over 75 to choose from, here are the ten best Danish players to ever win the Premier League.
Denmark's most capped Premier League player with 364 appearances during his 17-year spell in England, Thomas Sorenson was a reliable goalkeeper for Sunderland, Aston Villa and Stoke City over the years.
He spent several years as an assistant in his final days with the Potters before switching to Melbourne City, ending his career with an impressive 101 appearances for the Danish national team.
After impressing at Ajax, Chelsea were convinced to make a £7.8m bid for Jesper Gronkjaer in 2000. At the time, that was a record for a Danish player, and the winger quickly found his feet in England with some encouraging displays.
Gronkjaer's goal against Liverpool on the final day of the 2002/03 campaign helped the Blues qualify for the Champions League for the first time in three seasons, although the following campaign would be the Blues' last as they missed out on Premier League glory. under Jose Mourinho.
Showing his Scandinavian spirit every time he steps on the pitch, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's character cannot be questioned, even if his performances have been inconsistent since switching from Southampton to Tottenham.
Only four Danes have played more than a midfielder in the history of the Premier League, with the possibility of an appearance in the English top flight in the near future.
A winner of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup with Chelsea, Andreas Christensen came through the club's youth set-up in 2014. After a two-year loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach – where Chelsea won the Premier League – the Dane became an integral part of the team. the following groups.
The centre-back wasn't the first choice as the Chelsea squad and manager decided and changed, but he was a cool figure at the back for the Blues and an underrated talent.
Nicknamed 'Lord Bendtner' by his fans, the no-nonsense striker is synonymous with the late 2010s and early 2010s in the Premier League. He arrived at Arsenal in 2005 and spent nine years in north London, often coming up with key goals from the Gunners' bench.
He enjoyed loan spells at Birmingham City and Sunderland and was known for being a 'character'. He finished with 47 goals in 171 games for Arsenal, but won one FA Cup with the club in 2014.
After impressing at Euro 2000, Thomas Gravesen would join Everton later that summer. He quickly became a favorite at Goodison Park with his no-nonsense approach, charging into challenges and leading the midfield with anger.
Gravesen became a standout player under David Moyes and helped the Toffees climb the table in the early 2000s before moving to Real Madrid. It would probably take him ten minutes before he was sent to take his morning shower in the modern game.
Another struggling Dane on Merseyside, Daniel Agger was a cult hero in the red half. Joining Liverpool in 2006 and spending eight years at Anfield, the defender enjoyed good relationships with Sami Hyypia, Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel.
He played 175 games for the Reds in the Premier League and managed nine goals in the competition, some of them from 35 meters.
After witnessing his father's greatness in England's top flight, Kasper Schmeichel created his own legacy in the Premier League with Leicester City. A key member of the 2015/16 title-winning side, the Danish international was truly adored during his 11 years at the King Power Stadium.
Not only did he look strikingly similar to his father Peter, he also played in a similar fashion, quickly becoming well known for his versatile saves and excellent brilliance in one-v-one situations.
Christian Eriksen's return to the Premier League with Brentford and Manchester United has hardly done his former self any justice. While still a talented midfielder, Eriksen's performances at Tottenham were on a different level.
A dominant player in the center of the park, Eriksen was a part of a Spurs side that came close to Premier League glory and reached the Champions League final under Mauricio Pochettino. With Dele Alli and Harry Kane around him, Eriksen was an incredible footballer.
While Kasper was a Premier League hero in his own right, he had never surpassed his father's legacy. Peter Schmeichel made 310 appearances during a brilliant career in England and reached the peak during his Manchester United days.
A stunning stopper, Schmeichel's trophy cabinet speaks for itself. He was part of Man Utd's great teams in the 1990s, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League during his time at Old Trafford.
Oh, and he helped Denmark win the 1992 European Championship trophy.
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