The most anticipated global football showpiece is set to begin on November 20, 2022, with 32 teams all seeking to annex the trophy.

Denmark is one of the teams that will tough it out for the trophy with the rest of the qualified teams at the football fiesta.

2022 FIFA World Cup: Who is the captain for Denmark?

The Danes will be captained at the world cup by Simon Kjær. The 33-year-old plays as a center-back for Italian giants AC Milan in Serie A.

He is very rugged is known for his ability to marshal his defense and stop opponents from overwhelming the defensive line.

Kjaer, who was born in Horsens, began playing football at the age of four, before going to the minor league team Lund IF. He was among the first players to graduate from FC Midtjylland’s football academy, Denmark’s first of its type.

He had a successful trial with Real Madrid in 2007, but FC Midtjylland turned down their transfer offer. Instead, he signed a five-year contract with the Danish club, keeping him there until 2009.

Source: Ghanafuo.com