Andreas Cornelius Danish footballer, striker Date of Birth: 16.03.1993 Country: Denmark

1. Andreas Cornelius: Danish Striker and International Goalscorer
2. Early Career and Debut with Copenhagen
3. Breakthrough Season and European Adventure
4. Move to Cardiff City and International Debut
5. Hat-Trick Heroics and National Team Recognition
6. Club Honours and Domestic Success

Andreas Cornelius: Danish Striker and International Goalscorer

Andreas Cornelius is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Atalanta and the Denmark national team.

Early Career and Debut with Copenhagen

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Cornelius began his football journey at the F.C. Copenhagen academy. He made his senior debut on 9 April 2013 in a Danish Superliga match against AGF, coming on as a substitute.

Breakthrough Season and European Adventure

The following season, Cornelius announced his arrival on the scene by scoring his first goal for Copenhagen in their league opener against FC Midtjylland. He also made his UEFA Champions League debut against Club Brugge in the qualifying rounds. After Copenhagen's elimination from the Champions League, he continued to feature in the Europa League, scoring against Molde FK.

Move to Cardiff City and International Debut

In the summer of 2013, Cornelius joined newly promoted Premier League side Cardiff City on a long-term contract. Meanwhile, he had already earned his first senior cap for Denmark in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Hat-Trick Heroics and National Team Recognition

On 26 January 2013, in a friendly match against Canada, Cornelius scored a hat-trick, his first goals for the national team. He played a significant role in Denmark's qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, scoring crucial goals in the campaign.

Club Honours and Domestic Success

With F.C. Copenhagen, Cornelius lifted three Danish Superliga titles (2012/13, 2015/16) and three Danish Cup trophies (2011/12, 2014/15, 2015/16).