Although often branded a hard player, he has only been sent-off once for Denmark in 59 matches.
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Christian is an avid reader. Among his favourite books are The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and The Long Road to Freedom by Nelson Mandela.
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Christian became the most expensive Danish football export in history when he left FC Copenhagen to join Schalke 04.
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Christian’s girlfriend took up flamenco dancing in Seville, but despite her best efforts, could not persuade Christian to join her.
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During his time at Sevilla, Christian says that one of his highlights was visiting the annual religious festival Semana Santa.
Juventus' coach Ciro Ferrara and Christian Poulsen as they celebrate a goal scored by Mauro Camoranesi against Atalanta during the Italian Serie A match at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium in Bergamo on November 7, 2009.