{{short description|Danish footballer (born 1989)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Daniel Stenderup | image = | fullname = Daniel Kenn Stenderup<ref name="DBU">{{DBU player}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|31|df=y}} | birth_place = Copenhagen, Denmark | height = 1.86 m | position = Centre-back | currentclub = Hvidovre | clubnumber = 2 | youthyears1 = 1996–2003 | youthclubs1 = Vanløse | youthyears2 = 2003–2004 | youthclubs2 = B.93 | youthyears3 = 2004–2008 | youthclubs3 = Brøndby | years1 = 2008–2014 | clubs1 = Brøndby | caps1 = 81<!-- LEAGUE GAMES ONLY --> | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2014–2017 | clubs2 = Esbjerg | caps2 = 63<!-- LEAGUE GAMES ONLY --> | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2017–2019 | clubs3 = Roskilde | caps3 = 68<!-- LEAGUE GAMES ONLY --> | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2019– | clubs4 = Hvidovre | caps4 = 186<!-- LEAGUE GAMES ONLY --> | goals4 = 10 | nationalyears1 = 2007 | nationalteam1 = Denmark U18 | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | nationalyears2 = 2007 | nationalteam2 = Denmark U19 | nationalcaps2 = 2 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2007 | nationalteam3 = Denmark U20 | nationalcaps3 = 3 | nationalgoals3 = 0 | nationalyears4 = 2010 | nationalteam4 = Denmark U21 | nationalcaps4 = 1 | nationalgoals4 = 0 | club-update = 7 December 2025 | nationalteam-update = }} '''Daniel Kenn Stenderup''' (born 31 May 1989) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish 1st Division club Hvidovre.
==Career== ===Brøndby=== Stenderup began playing football in the youth teams of Vanløse in 1996, before joining Brøndby's academy as a 15-year-old, after a one-year stint at B.93.<ref name="BS">{{cite web |title=Daniel Stenderup |url=https://brondbystats.dk/Person/Details/1569 |website=BrøndbyStats |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725164831/https://brondbystats.dk/Person/Details/1569 |archive-date=25 July 2021 |language=da}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kjems |first1=Torsten |title=FCK ville have Brøndbys stjerneskud |url=https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fck-ville-have-broendbys-stjerneskud |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Tipsbladet |date=8 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817043217/http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fck-ville-have-broendbys-stjerneskud |archive-date=17 August 2011 |language=da}}</ref> On 24 August 2008, he made his professional debut for Brøndby in a 7–1 Danish Cup win over lowly Frem Sakskøbing, replacing Mikkel Bischoff in the 73rd minute.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kamp mod BK Frem Sakskøbing den 24.08-2008 17.30 |url=https://brondbystats.dk/Match/Details/945 |website=BrøndbyStats |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803141922/https://brondbystats.dk/Match/Details/945 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |language=da}}</ref>
He was promoted to the first team in July 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brøndby rykker talent op i A-truppen |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Broendby-rykker-talent-op-i-A-truppen |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=20 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803142617/https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Broendby-rykker-talent-op-i-A-truppen |archive-date=3 August 2023 |language=da}}</ref> However, he had to wait until 3 October 2010 for his league debut, as head coach Henrik Jensen started him in a 1–0 home loss to AC Horsens.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brøndby vs. Horsens – 3 October 2010 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/10/03/denmark/superliga/brondby-if/ac-horsens/947467/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> In the game, he put up a good performance, albeit making a crucial mistake which led to Gilberto Macena's lone goal which proved decisive.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Møbjerg Sørensen |first1=Simon |title=Stenderup: Jeg kommer skævt ind på Macena |url=https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/stenderup-jeg-kommer-skaevt-ind-paa-macena |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Tipsbladet |date=4 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130144635/https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/stenderup-jeg-kommer-skaevt-ind-paa-macena |archive-date=30 November 2010 |language=da}}</ref> He soon became an established starter in Brøndby's defense, making 22 appearances of which 20 as a starter during his first full season as part of the first-team core.<ref name="SW">{{Soccerway}}</ref>
On 28 July 2011, Stenderup made his European debut, starting in Brøndby's 2–0 away defeat against Austrian club SV Ried in the third-qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ried–Brøndby {{!}} UEFA Europa League 2011/12 |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2007164--ried-vs-brondby/ |website=UEFA |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701023817/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2007164--ried-vs-brondby/ |archive-date=1 July 2022}}</ref> He would also appear as a starter in the return leg, where his club was knocked out on away goals after Ried managed two late goals in a 4–2 Brøndby win.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Henriksen |first1=Troels |title=Nyt sammenbrud af Brøndby |url=https://jyllands-posten.dk/sport/fodbold/article4559990.ece |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Jyllands-Posten |date=4 August 2011 |language=da}}</ref>
Stenderup scored his first goal for Brøndby on 9 March 2014 in his 83rd game as a professional, helping his team to a 4–1 league victory against Nordsjælland.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brøndby-boss: Vi har fået god bund i holdet |url=https://www.dr.dk/sporten/fodbold/superliga/broendby-boss-vi-har-faaet-god-bund-i-holdet |work=DR |date=13 March 2014 |language=da-DK}}</ref>
===Esbjerg fB=== On 25 July 2014, Stenderup signed a one-year contract with Esbjerg fB.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hoffskov |first1=Ole |title=Officielt: Esbjerg køber Daniel Stenderup |url=https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/officielt-esbjerg-koeber-daniel-stenderup |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Tipsbladet |date=25 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118051607/https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/officielt-esbjerg-koeber-daniel-stenderup |archive-date=18 January 2017 |language=da}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 16 August, starting in a 1–1 league draw against AaB.<ref>{{cite web |title=AaB vs. Esbjerg – 16 August 2014 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/08/16/denmark/superliga/aalborg-bk/esbjerg-fb/1690071/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> On 13 January 2015, he extended his contract with Esbjerg until 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Esbjerg skriver ny kontrakt med tidligere Brøndby-spiller |url=https://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/superligaen/art5560864/Esbjerg-skriver-ny-kontrakt-med-tidligere-Br%C3%B8ndby-spiller |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Politiken |date=13 January 2015 |language=da-DK}}</ref> He was part of the Esbjerg team reaching the semi-finals of the 2014–15 Danish Cup, where they were knocked out by eventual winners Copenhagen.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bruun |first1=Ole |title=Bittert pokal-exit for EfB |url=https://jv.dk/sport/bittert-pokal-exit-for-efb |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=JydskeVestkysten |date=30 April 2015 |language=da}}</ref>
On 31 October 2016, it was announced that Stenderup's contract with Esbjerg had been terminated by mutual consent, with him leaving the club in January 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nøhr |first1=Mikkel |title=Esbjerg ophæver med Daniel Stenderup |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/esbjerg-fb/nyheder/esbjerg-ophaever-med-daniel-stenderup |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803150130/https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/esbjerg-fb/nyheder/esbjerg-ophaever-med-daniel-stenderup |archive-date=3 August 2023 |language=da}}</ref>
===Roskilde=== Stenderup joined Danish 1st Division club FC Roskilde in January 2017.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Stenderup tørner ud for FC Roskilde |url=http://www.fc-roskilde.dk/stenderup-trner-ud-for-fc-roskilde |website=FC Roskilde |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202040722/http://www.fc-roskilde.dk/stenderup-trner-ud-for-fc-roskilde |archive-date=2 February 2017 |language=da |date=24 January 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 5 March 2017, he made his debut for the club as a starter in a 4–0 away win over AB.<ref>{{cite web |title=AB vs. Roskilde – 5 March 2017 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/03/05/denmark/1st-division/akademisk-boldklub/fc-roskilde/2250696/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> He was praised for his performances early on, being exceptionally adept verbally to influence other players to maintain a well-balanced defence at all times.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tøfting |first1=Nicolai |title=Roskilde-træner roser fremragende Stenderup |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/roskilde-traener-roser-fremragende-stenderup |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=7 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508232745/http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/roskilde-traener-roser-fremragende-stenderup/ |archive-date=8 May 2017 |language=da}}</ref>
He confirmed his departure from the club on 10 July 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Borup |first1=Anders |title=Daniel Stenderup stopper i FC Roskilde |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/fc-roskilde/nyheder/daniel-stenderup-stopper-i-fc-roskilde |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803181614/https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/fc-roskilde/nyheder/daniel-stenderup-stopper-i-fc-roskilde |archive-date=3 August 2023 |language=da}}</ref> Stenderup finished his spell at Roskilde with one goal in 69 appearances.<ref name="SW" />
===Hvidovre=== On 20 August 2019, Stenderup officially signed with Danish 1st Division club Hvidovre after a successful trial.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Madsen |first1=Niels Erik |title=Stenderup nu i HIF |url=https://www.hvidovreavis.dk/artikel/stenderup-nu-i-hif/1000293737 |website=Hvidovre Avis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116202443/https://www.hvidovreavis.dk/artikel/stenderup-nu-i-hif/1000293737 |archive-date=16 November 2019 |language=da |date=20 August 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He had already made his competitive debut two days earlier, starting in a league game against Næstved Boldklub.<ref>{{cite web |title=Næstved vs. Hvidovre – 18 August 2019 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/08/18/denmark/1st-division/nastved-boldklub-as/hvidovre-if/3034154/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> In January 2020, he extended his contract with the club by six months.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roesen |first1=Andreas |title=Hvidovre forlænger med Stenderup |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hvidovre-forlaenger-med-stenderup |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=7 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214175559/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hvidovre-forlaenger-med-stenderup/ |archive-date=14 February 2020 |language=da}}</ref> His first goal for Hvidovre came on 6 June 2020, heading home the 1–0 winner against Nykøbing.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jensen |first1=Anders |title=Daniel Stenderup headede Hvidovre til sejr |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/daniel-stenderup-headede-hvidovre-til-sejr |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=6 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620022609/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/daniel-stenderup-headede-hvidovre-til-sejr/ |archive-date=20 June 2020 |language=da}}</ref> As a result of his strong performances for the club, where he had taken on a leading role, his contract was extended by another season in July 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jensen |first1=Anders |title=Hvidovre-forsvarer fortsætter i klubben |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hvidovre-forsvarer-fortsaetter-i-klubben |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=28 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004190657/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hvidovre-forsvarer-fortsaetter-i-klubben/ |archive-date=4 October 2020 |language=da}}</ref>
He reached promotion to the Danish Superliga with Hvidovre in the 2022–23 season. Upon promotion, he stated that he wanted to end his career at the club.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stenderup vil slutte karrieren i Hvidovre |url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/stenderup-vil-slutte-karrieren-i-hvidovre |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=bold.dk |date=14 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617074929/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/stenderup-vil-slutte-karrieren-i-hvidovre/ |archive-date=17 June 2022 |language=da}}</ref>
==Personal life== In 2020, next to playing semi-professional football at Hvidovre, Stenderup started a civil career as an assistant construction site supervisor at club sponsor KBS Byg A/S, a company specialising in construction management.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daniel Stenderup |url=https://kbsbyg.dk/kontakt/medarbejdere/daniel-stenderup.aspx |website=KBS Byg A/S |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610071430/https://kbsbyg.dk/kontakt/medarbejdere/daniel-stenderup.aspx |archive-date=10 June 2023 |language=da}}</ref><ref name="EB1">{{cite news |last1=Pyndt |first1=Thomas |title=Et uventet comeback i karrierens absolutte efterår |url=https://www.pressreader.com/denmark/ekstra-bladet-tipsbladet/20230714/281560885263033 |access-date=3 August 2023 |work=Ekstra Bladet |date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803190725/https://www.pressreader.com/denmark/ekstra-bladet-tipsbladet/20230714/281560885263033 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |language=da}}</ref>
== Career statistics == {{updated|match played 29 November 2024}}<ref name="SW" />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Danish Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="7"|Brøndby |2008–09 |Superliga |0||0||2||0||0||0||2||0 |- |2009–10 |Superliga |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2010–11 |Superliga |22||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2011–12 |Superliga |32||0||2||0||2{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}||0||36||0 |- |2012–13 |Superliga |17||0||4||0||colspan="2"|—||21||0 |- |2013–14 |Superliga |5||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||5||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !76!!1!!8!!0!!2!!0!!86!!1 |- |rowspan="4"|Esbjerg fB |2014–15 |Superliga |25||0||5||1||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||32||1 |- |2015–16 |Superliga |30||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||31||0 |- |2016–17 |Superliga |8||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||9||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !63!!0!!7!!1!!2!!0!!72!!1 |- |rowspan="4"|Roskilde |2016–17 |1st Division |6||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||6||0 |- |2017–18 |Superliga |32||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||32||1 |- |2018–19 |Superliga |30||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||31||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !68!!1!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!69!!1 |- |rowspan="7"|Hvidovre |2019–20 |1st Division |28||3||3||0||colspan="2"|—||31||3 |- |2020–21 |1st Division |26||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||28||2 |- |2021–22 |1st Division |32||2||3||0||colspan="2"|—||35||2 |- |2022–23 |1st Division |31||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||32||2 |- |2023–24 |Superliga |21||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||21||0 |- |2024–25 |1st Division |17||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||18||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !155!!10!!9!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!165!!10 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !362!!12!!25!!1!!4!!0!!392!!13 |} {{notelist}}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{DBU player}} * {{Soccerway}}
{{Hvidovre IF squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stenderup, Daniel}} Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Danish men's footballers Category:Vanløse IF players Category:Boldklubben af 1893 players Category:Brøndby IF players Category:Esbjerg fB players Category:FC Roskilde players Category:Hvidovre IF players Category:Danish Superliga players Category:Danish 1st Division players Category:Denmark men's under-21 international footballers Category:Men's association football central defenders Category:Denmark men's youth international footballers Category:Footballers from Copenhagen Category:21st-century Danish sportsmen