Joachim Andersen

Joachim Andersen played for Fulham on loan from Lyon during the 2020-21 season. He was signed following Fulham's third promotion to the Premier League in 2020 on deadline day and captained the side for much of his stay with the club. He represents Denmark at full international level.

Fulham (2020-2021)
Joachim signed for Fulham on loan from Lyon on the final day of the summer 2020 transfer window on 5 October 2020. Unfortunately, an ankle ligament injury that was sustained shortly after his arrival meant that he would be out for the foreseeable future and his debut was delayed.

Fortunately for Joachim and the first team, he recovered much quicker than anticipated, and made his debut on 2 November 2020, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Craven Cottage.

He was handed the captain's armband in an impressive 2-1 victory away at Leicester City in only his fourth match for the club.

On 19 December 2020, Joachim was sent off during the second half of a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United as he was deemed the last man, pulling down Callum Wilson in the penalty area. However, three days later, his red card was rescinded after the club lodged a successful appeal for wrongful dismissal.

He scored his first goal for the club on 19 March 2021, during a 2-1 loss at home to Leeds United. Such was his form for Fulham during the season, he was recalled to play for Denmark during the March international break.

He could not prevent Fulham from another relegation from the Premier League, however, he was runner-up to fellow loanee Alphonse Areola as Player of the Season.

After Fulham
Upon leaving Fulham at the end of his loan, Joachim went on to make the Denmark European Championships squad, before signing on a permanent deal with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.