Andreas Christensen facts for kids
Christensen with Chelsea in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 April 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Lillerød, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.87 m | ||
| Playing position | Centre-back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Barcelona | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2006 | Skjold Birkerød | ||
| 2006–2012 | Brøndby | ||
| 2012–2014 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014–2022 | Chelsea | 93 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | → Mönchengladbach (loan) | 62 | (5) |
| 2022– | Barcelona | 54 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Denmark U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Denmark U17 | 18 | (5) |
| 2013 | Denmark U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Denmark U21 | 21 | (1) |
| 2015– | Denmark | 74 | (3) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Andreas Bødtker Christensen (born 10 April 1996) is a Danish professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for the Spanish club Barcelona and the Denmark national team.
Christensen started his football journey at Skjold Birkerød and then joined Brøndby. He moved to Chelsea in England when he was 15 years old in February 2012. He made his first professional appearance in October 2014.
After playing for two years on loan at the German club Borussia Mönchengladbach, he returned to Chelsea in 2017. With Chelsea, he won the FA Cup, the UEFA Europa League, and the amazing UEFA Champions League. In 2022, he joined Barcelona in Spain. He helped them win the La Liga title in his very first season.
Christensen first played for the senior Denmark national team in June 2015. He has represented his country in major tournaments like the 2018 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup, and Euro 2024.
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Andreas Christensen's Club Career
Andreas Christensen's football journey began in Denmark before he moved to big clubs in England and Spain.
Playing for Chelsea
Christensen was born in Lillerød, Denmark. His father, Sten Christensen, was also a goalkeeper for Brøndby. Andreas started playing at Skjold Birkerød and then moved to Brøndby. He spent eight years there, and many top European clubs noticed his talent.
On 7 February 2012, Christensen joined Chelsea for free. He chose Chelsea because he liked their style of play. He was first part of Chelsea's senior team squad in May 2013.
First Steps at Chelsea (2014–2015)
Christensen made his professional debut for Chelsea on 28 October 2014. He played as a right-back in a League Cup match against Shrewsbury Town. Chelsea won the game 2–1.
He also played in an FA Cup match in January 2015, but Chelsea lost that game. Even though he didn't play much, Chelsea won the League Cup that season. Their manager, José Mourinho, praised Christensen for his contributions.
On 13 April 2015, Christensen played for Chelsea's Under-19 team in the 2014–15 UEFA Youth League final. They won the match 3–2. He made his Premier League debut on 24 May, coming on as a substitute against Sunderland.
Loan to Borussia Mönchengladbach (2015–2017)
On 10 July 2015, Christensen joined Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany on a two-year loan. He made his debut on 10 August in a cup match. Five days later, he played his first Bundesliga game.
He scored his first professional goals on 5 February 2016, scoring twice in a 5–1 win. After his first season, fans voted him the team's Player of the Season. Mönchengladbach tried to buy him permanently, but Chelsea said no.
In the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League, Christensen scored a goal against Fiorentina to help his team win. He also scored against Schalke in the next round.
Back to Chelsea and Winning Trophies (2017–2022)
Christensen returned to Chelsea in August 2017. He made his first Premier League start against Tottenham Hotspur. On 9 January 2018, he signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2022.
He played 40 games for Chelsea in the 2017–18 season. He helped them win the FA Cup, but a back injury kept him out of the final match. He was named Chelsea's Young Player of the Year.
On 29 May 2021, Christensen came on as a substitute in the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final. Chelsea won 1–0 against Manchester City, and Christensen lifted his first Champions League trophy. On 20 October 2021, he scored his first goal for Chelsea in a Champions League game against Malmö FF.
Joining FC Barcelona
On 4 July 2022, Christensen joined Barcelona in Spain on a free transfer. He signed a four-year contract. His debut for Barcelona was on 13 August in a 0–0 draw.
As the season went on, he became a key player in defense, working well with Ronald Araújo. They helped Barcelona keep many clean sheets (games without letting in goals). In 2023, he was named Danish Football Player of the Year. He also won the La Liga title and the Supercopa de España with Barcelona.
Later, his coach Xavi moved him to play as a defensive midfielder. This change helped Barcelona improve their form. On 10 April 2024, he scored his first Champions League goal for Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain.
Andreas Christensen's International Career
Christensen has been a key player for the Denmark national team.
He made his senior international debut for Denmark on 8 June 2015. It was a friendly match against Montenegro. On 24 March 2016, he made his first start for Denmark against Iceland.
Christensen played six matches in Denmark's successful journey to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. On 14 November 2017, he scored his first international goal against the Republic of Ireland. He played as a central defender and sometimes in defensive midfield during the World Cup.
He was a very important player for Denmark during their great run in UEFA Euro 2020. He played all six games. On 21 June 2021, Christensen scored a powerful goal from far away against Russia. This goal helped Denmark move to the knockout stage. Denmark reached the semi-finals but lost to England.
How Andreas Christensen Plays
Christensen is known for being a calm and precise player. He is a centre-back who is good at keeping the ball and passing accurately. He is also strong in the air, winning headers.
In 2018, his Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said Christensen showed "great maturity." He believed Christensen would be a key player for Chelsea for many years and could even become the team captain. Fans sometimes call him the 'Danish Maldini', comparing him to the famous Italian defender Paolo Maldini.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea | 2014–15 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||
| Total | 93 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 161 | 2 | ||
| Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan) | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 31 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 39 | 3 | ||
| 2016–17 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 9 | 2 | — | 43 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 62 | 5 | 6 | 0 | — | 14 | 2 | — | 82 | 7 | ||||
| Barcelona | 2022–23 | La Liga | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2023–24 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 3 | |||
| 2024–25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 54 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 75 | 4 | |||
| Career total | 209 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 318 | 13 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 74 | 3 | |
- Denmark's score listed first, score column indicates score after each Christensen goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 November 2017 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 14 |  Republic of Ireland |
1–1 | 5–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 2 | 21 June 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | 44 |  Russia |
3–1 | 4–1 | UEFA Euro 2020 | |
| 3 | 26 November 2022 | Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar | 60 |  France |
1–1 | 1–2 | 2022 FIFA World Cup |
Honours and Awards
Andreas Christensen has won many important trophies and received individual awards throughout his career.
Chelsea Youth
- FA Youth Cup: 2013–14
- UEFA Youth League: 2014–15
Chelsea
- FA Cup: 2017–18; runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21
- UEFA Champions League: 2020–21
- UEFA Europa League: 2018–19
- UEFA Super Cup: 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2018–19
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2022–23
- Supercopa de España: 2023, 2025
Individual Awards
- Danish Talent of the Year: 2015
- Borussia Mönchengladbach Player of the Year: 2015–16
- Chelsea Young Player of the Year: 2017–18
- Danish Football Player of the Year by TV2 and DBU: 2023
- Danish Football Player of the Year: 2023
Images for kids
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Christensen playing for Chelsea in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Andreas Christensen para niños
