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One reason every team at the World Cup can win

By Ty Finch

MOSCOW, RUSSIA DECEMBER 1, 2017: Winner's trophy at the Final Draw for 2018 FIFA World Cup at the State Kremlin Palace. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA DECEMBER 1, 2017: Winner's trophy at the Final Draw for 2018 FIFA World Cup at the State Kremlin Palace. Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS (Photo by Stanislav Krasilnikov\TASS via Getty Images) /
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BRONDBY, DENMARK – MARCH 22: Christian Eriksen of Denmark during the international friendly match between Denmark and Panama at Brondby Stadion on March 22, 2018 in Brondby, Denmark. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
BRONDBY, DENMARK – MARCH 22: Christian Eriksen of Denmark during the international friendly match between Denmark and Panama at Brondby Stadion on March 22, 2018 in Brondby, Denmark. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

Denmark: A star player at every level

Denmark are likely going to finish second in Group C, even though they don’t have the most talented squad. However, they do have at least one player that can take over a match or turn it around in a moments notice on every level of the pitch.

Kasper Schmeichel is the presumed starter in goal for Denmark, and while he’s had an up-and-down Premier League season with his club team Leicester, he still has world-class ability and can keep a team in the game with his shot-stopping abilities. He helped the national team post the best defensive record in UEFA’s Group E qualifying stage, letting in eight goals in 10 matches.

Captain Simon Kjaer is the most capped player in the defense and is playing well with his club team Sevilla. He helped Los Rojiblancos knock of powerhouse Manchester United in the Champions League just over a month ago with stifling defense and has inspired the rest of the national team with his play.

Denmark’s best player in the midfield is Tottenham’s other unheralded star, Christian Eriksen. The creative playmaker is second on Denmark with 78 caps, and has scored 21 times already. At 26 years old, he has youth on his side but plays with the experience of a veteran.

Up top, Nicklas Bendtner, who once thought himself one of the best strikers in the world, leads the line. He certainly hasn’t lived up to those fateful words he uttered in 2010, but is highly effective for his national team, currently leading the team in goals scored and caps. Denmark will have to rely on all their stars to progress through, but those four have the talent to greatly help.

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