Pernille Harder, the captain of the Danish women's national football team, is celebrated by fans during Euro 2025, highlighting her impact as a role model. Many young girls in Denmark wear shirts with her name, reflecting her influence. Harder overcame challenges in her youth, including a lack of opportunities, driving an hour to join a more competitive club. Currently, young players benefit from better training and talent programs, showcasing a shift in support for women's football since Harder's childhood.
"She is a role model. A lot of young girls in Denmark are starting to wear her name on the back of her shirt. They know who she is."
"There was no future for me at the club and, when I was about 14, I had to move to another one an hour's drive away. Now, these girls are in here early -- maybe a little too early -- and are already started in small talent teams with high-quality training."
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