Danish football star Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine on June 7, prompting the match to be abandoned. The frightening incident came five years after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, in June 2021. Denmark’s football federation later confirmed the 34-year-old was conscious and stable, with further medical tests underway.
Eriksen's latest health scare serves as a reminder that even elite athletes are not immune to serious medical emergencies. Although soccer players are among the fittest people in the world, the sport has witnessed several shocking incidents over the years, with players collapsing on the pitch due to underlying health conditions, heart problems, or traumatic injuries.
Browse through the following gallery and revisit some of the most terrifying moments when soccer players collapsed during a game.