# Daniel Stenderup
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{{short description|Danish footballer (born 1989)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Daniel Stenderup
| image =
| fullname = Daniel Kenn Stenderup[{{DBU player}}]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|31|df=y}}
| birth_place = [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), Denmark
| height = 1.86 m
| position = [Centre-back](/source/Centre-back)
| currentclub = [Hvidovre](/source/Hvidovre_IF)
| clubnumber = 2
| youthyears1 = 1996–2003
| youthclubs1 = [Vanløse](/source/Vanl%C3%B8se_IF)
| youthyears2 = 2003–2004
| youthclubs2 = [B.93](/source/Boldklubben_af_1893)
| youthyears3 = 2004–2008
| youthclubs3 = [Brøndby](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF)
| years1 = 2008–2014
| clubs1 = [Brøndby](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF)
| caps1 = 81
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2014–2017
| clubs2 = [Esbjerg](/source/Esbjerg_fB)
| caps2 = 63
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2017–2019
| clubs3 = [Roskilde](/source/FC_Roskilde)
| caps3 = 68
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2019–
| clubs4 = [Hvidovre](/source/Hvidovre_IF)
| caps4 = 186
| goals4 = 10
| nationalyears1 = 2007
| nationalteam1 = [Denmark U18](/source/Denmark_national_under-18_football_team)
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 2007
| nationalteam2 = [Denmark U19](/source/Denmark_national_under-19_football_team)
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2007
| nationalteam3 = [Denmark U20](/source/Denmark_national_under-20_football_team)
| nationalcaps3 = 3
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2010
| nationalteam4 = [Denmark U21](/source/Denmark_national_under-21_football_team)
| nationalcaps4 = 1
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| club-update = 7 December 2025
| nationalteam-update =
}}
'''Daniel Kenn Stenderup''' (born 31 May 1989) is a Danish professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [centre-back](/source/centre-back) for [Danish 1st Division](/source/Danish_1st_Division) club [Hvidovre](/source/Hvidovre_IF).
==Career==
===Brøndby===
Stenderup began playing football in the youth teams of [Vanløse](/source/Vanl%C3%B8se_IF) in 1996, before joining [Brøndby](/source/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF)'s academy as a 15-year-old, after a one-year stint at [B.93](/source/Boldklubben_af_1893).[{{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}}][{{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}}] On 24 August 2008, he made his professional debut for Brøndby in a 7–1 [Danish Cup](/source/Danish_Cup) win over lowly Frem Sakskøbing, replacing [Mikkel Bischoff](/source/Mikkel_Bischoff) in the 73rd minute.[{{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}}]
He was promoted to the first team in July 2009.[{{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}}] However, he had to wait until 3 October 2010 for his [league](/source/Danish_Superliga) debut, as head coach [Henrik Jensen](/source/Henrik_Jensen_(footballer%2C_born_1959)) started him in a 1–0 home loss to [AC Horsens](/source/AC_Horsens).[{{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}}] In the game, he put up a good performance, albeit making a crucial mistake which led to [Gilberto Macena](/source/Gilberto_Macena)'s lone goal which proved decisive.[{{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}}] He soon became an established starter in Brøndby's defense, making 22 appearances of which 20 as a starter during his first full [season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Danish_Superliga) as part of the first-team core.[{{Soccerway}}]
On 28 July 2011, Stenderup made his European debut, starting in Brøndby's 2–0 away defeat against Austrian club [SV Ried](/source/SV_Ried) in the third-qualifying round of the [UEFA Europa League](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Europa_League).[{{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}}] He would also appear as a starter in the return leg, where his club was knocked out on [away goals](/source/Away_goals_rule) after Ried managed two late goals in a 4–2 Brøndby win.[{{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}}]
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](/source/FC_Nordsj%C3%A6lland).[{{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}}]
===Esbjerg fB===
On 25 July 2014, Stenderup signed a one-year contract with [Esbjerg fB](/source/Esbjerg_fB).[{{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}}] He made his debut for the club on 16 August, starting in a 1–1 league draw against [AaB](/source/AaB_Fodbold).[{{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}}] On 13 January 2015, he extended his contract with Esbjerg until 2017.[{{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}}] He was part of the Esbjerg team reaching the semi-finals of the [2014–15 Danish Cup](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Danish_Cup), where they were knocked out by eventual winners [Copenhagen](/source/F.C._Copenhagen).[{{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}}]
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.[{{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}}]
===Roskilde===
Stenderup joined [Danish 1st Division](/source/Danish_1st_Division) club [FC Roskilde](/source/FC_Roskilde) in January 2017.[{{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}}] On 5 March 2017, he made his debut for the club as a starter in a 4–0 away win over [AB](/source/Akademisk_Boldklub).[{{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}}] 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.[{{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}}]
He confirmed his departure from the club on 10 July 2019.[{{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}}] Stenderup finished his spell at Roskilde with one goal in 69 appearances.[{{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}}] He had already made his competitive debut two days earlier, starting in a league game against [Næstved Boldklub](/source/N%C3%A6stved_Boldklub).[{{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}}] In January 2020, he extended his contract with the club by six months.[{{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}}] His first goal for Hvidovre came on 6 June 2020, heading home the 1–0 winner against [Nykøbing](/source/Nyk%C3%B8bing_FC).[{{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}}] 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.[{{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}}]
He reached promotion to the [Danish Superliga](/source/Danish_Superliga) with Hvidovre in the [2022–23 season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Danish_1st_Division). Upon promotion, he stated that he wanted to end his career at the club.[{{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}}]
==Personal life==
In 2020, next to playing semi-professional football at [Hvidovre](/source/Hvidovre_IF), Stenderup started a civil career as an assistant construction site supervisor at club sponsor KBS Byg A/S, a company specialising in [construction management](/source/construction_management).[{{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}}][{{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}}]
== Career statistics ==
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