Christian Eriksen Scores in Denmark Return 9 Months After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen made his highly anticipated return to international soccer during the second half of Saturday's friendly against the Netherlands, and he did not disappoint. 

Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest nine months ago, scored within the first two minutes of returning to the field for Denmark. 

Saturday's game against the Netherlands marks Eriksen's first international appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark in a match against Finland at the Euro 2020 tournament. 

Eriksen's soccer career has seen some changes since then. He was fitted with an ICD heart device and later had his contract terminated by Inter Milan because of Italian rules which prevent players with an ICD from playing in professional competition. 

The 30-year-old then signed a contract with Premier League side Brentford in January and made his debut for the Bees in February. He has appeared in three matches, recording one assist.

This is Eriksen's second stint in the Premier League. Before joining Inter Milan for the 2019-20 season, he spent seven seasons with Tottenham from 2013-20, tallying 51 goals and 62 assists in 226 games. 

Eriksen has also played for Denmark's senior club since 2010, participating in two World Cups, two UEFA Euro Qualifiers, the Kirin Cup and the Euro 2020 tournament.

Denmark is set to play another friendly against Serbia on Tuesday and has already qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.