Daniel Agger's girlfriend, age, family, net worth, biography, stats

Daniel Agger's girlfriend, age, family, net worth, biography, stats

Kenneth Mwenda
May 18, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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Daniel Agger's girlfriend-turned-wife has been a significant part of his life by providing endless support in his career for years. The story of their love journey was cemented at a quite adorable event held in Denmark in 2010.

Daniel Agger, his girlfriend and one of the kids
A photo collage of Daniel Agger, his girlfriend, and their child. Photos: @danielagger22
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The couple is now having the status of the parents. Their family has grown, welcoming three sons into their loving home. The data about Daniel Agger's girlfriend's article have been based on reports and accurate accounts.

Daniel Agger's profile summary

Name

Daniel Munthe Agger

Date of birth

12 December 1984

Age

39 years (as of May 2024)

Place of birth

Hvidovre, Denmark

Nationality

Danish

Occupation

Former football player, coach, businessman

Height

1.91 m

Position

Centre back

Notable clubs

Liverpool, Brøndby

Shirt number

5

Caps

252

International major tournaments

2010 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2012

Spouse

Sofie Nielsen

Children

Three sons: Jamie, Mason, Bobby

Who is Daniel Agger's girlfriend?

His girlfriend, now a wife is Sofie Nielsen. Their wedding took place in Denmark in 2010. Among the guests was the then Arsenal player Nicklas Bendtner, who was with his girlfriend and Danish socialite Caroline Luel-Brockdorff.

The couple donned matching white attires as they exchanged their vows at a wedding ceremony in the Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen. Daniel and his wife now have three sons: Jamie, Mason, and Bobby.

How old is Daniel Agger?

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Daniel Agger during a Barclays Premier League match against Chelsea at Anfield on April 21, 2013 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Michael Regan (modified by author)
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He was born on 12 December 1984 in Hvidovre, Denmark. The former centre-half has a height of 1.91 meters. His top height also contributed to his great performance in defence.

Daniel Agger's biography

Daniel Munthe Agger is a football coach and former player. His latest appointment is as the head coach of the Danish 1st Division team, HB Koge.

On the club level of the list of teams he played for in his footballing days, Brondby and Liverpool are written in the central defender's positions, his most popular role there, and later, he captained the Danish national team.

Daniel Agger's football stats

His professional career was initiated with Brøndby in July 2004, where he lifted the Danish Superliga and Danish Cup. He shifted to Liverpool, now 21, with a $7.5 million transfer fee; this was the sum considered the highest-ever paid by Liverpool for a defender to that point in time, under the management of Rafael Benitez.

Daniel Agger's number at Liverpool

Daniel Agger during the LFC Foundation charity at Anfield
Daniel Agger before the LFC Foundation charity match between Liverpool FC Legends and FC Bayern Legends at Anfield on March 24, 2018, in Liverpool, England. Photo: LFC Foundation
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While at Liverpool as a defender, he wore jersey number 5 and made 175 appearances, winning both the League Cup and the Community Shield. One of his notable teammates at Liverpool was Fernando Torres. Here are some of his honours with Liverpool:

  • FA Cup: 1 (2006)
  • League Cup: 1 (2012)
  • Community Shield: 1 (2006)
  • Danish Football Player of the Year: 2007, 2012

In August 2014, Agger returned to Brøndby due to personal reasons and retired from professional football at the age of 31, two years later. He had been a full international since 2005, earning 75 caps and scoring 11 goals for Denmark. Agger represented his nation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, captaining his country during the latter tournament.

Daniel Agger's net worth

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A photo collage of KloAgger's trucks with Daniel Agger inside one of them. Photos: @danielagger22 (modified by author)
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Daniel Agger's career earnings have been around $5,153,589. Above all, his follow-ups in entrepreneurship during his retirement have remarkably added to his revenues.

It was with his brother that he set up KloAgger, a company that operated in the fields of sewerage and drainage. In 2022, another company, Recover, acquired KloAgger.

In 2019, KloAgger reported gross profits of $2.22 million (20.4 million Danish krone) and a net profit of $565,200. A spokesman stated:

"In the 2018-19 financial year, there was a 10 per cent increase in turnover compared to the previous year. Management expects the company to grow by at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year."

The former footballer then ventured into Tattoodo, the world's largest online tattoo booking platform, with millions of users each month. He also owns a major construction company that operates in Spain and contributes to charitable causes through the Agger Foundation, aiming to improve the lives of underprivileged children.

Daniel Agger's tattoo venture

Daniel Agger has multiple skills; he is a proficient footballer and a talented tattoo artist. Daniel is the professional tattoo artist who prompted the birth of Tattoodo.

His tattoos include a Viking on his upper right arm and an intricate band with a Danish phrase on his left elbow. In the summer of 2012, when the rumours of him leaving Liverpool flurried galore, he had a tattoo on his right hand with the words "YNWA," short for "You'll Never Walk Alone," a tribute to the club's anthem.

Philanthropy

Daniel Agger during the Europa League at Anfield
Liverpool's Daniel Agger during the Europa League Third Qualifying Round second leg match at Anfield, Liverpool, on 08 September 2012. Photo: Peter Byrne
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In September 2014, Agger offered a 20000 krone donation of around $2,642 for the Denmark national homeless football team to travel to the Homeless World Cup in Chile.

Trivia

Football has dual fame, being a world-known profession in soccer and one of the most lucrative jobs. Often enough, achieving glowing results in this field requires not only ability but also the ability to have someone who can help in managing. Likewise, Daniel Agger has been no exception for he got himself a cooperative and a go-getter wife, Sofie Nielson.

What is Daniel Agger doing now?

He is currently based in Copenhagen with his family and is busy managing his business ventures.

Why did Daniel Agger leave Liverpool?

According to reports, he felt he was not going to play as much as he wanted. He stated:

"Brendan came in, and he said to me that he wanted to build a team around me and a couple of others, and he really wanted me there. I said that is good enough for me; if you really want me, I will stay. But then something happened, and a month later, it turned around.

How long did Daniel Agger play for Liverpool?

The Danish defender joined Liverpool from Brondby in 2006 and spent nine seasons on Merseyside before returning to the Copenhagen club in 2014.

Final word

Daniel Agger's girlfriend is a much-respected figure for him. He has genuine trust and dependency on her in the resolution of professional and personal problems.

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Kenneth Mwenda
Kenneth Mwenda is a business and sports writer with over five years of experience. At Sportsbrief, he contributes to writing biographies and listicles.