Unstoppable in Denmark: Friday Etim Bags 3F Superliga Player of the Month Award

October 7, 2026 Chichetam

FC Midtjylland forward Friday Etim has capped off a dream run in September by picking up the 3F Superliga Player of the Month award—marking his very first individual honor in Denmark’s top flight.

The 24-year-old Nigerian hitman was in superb form throughout the month, delivering consistent, match-winning performances across domestic competitions.

Etim beat out stiff competition for the accolade, outshining FC Copenhagen’s defensive duo Diant Ramaj and Asger Sørensen.

A September to Remember

Etim’s month was defined by relentless goalscoring consistency:

Vs. AGF (2–0 Win): Kicked off September by scoring a goal and providing an assist.

Vs. Nordsjælland (2–2 Draw): Maintained his scoring momentum with another crucial goal.

Vs. Sundby BK (7–0 Win – Betano Cup): Found the net once again to make it three consecutive matches on the scoresheet.

Vs. OB (1–1 Draw): Bounced back after a quiet outing against Brøndby IF to slot home his fourth overall goal of the month.

Dominating the Stats Sheet

Etim’s impact went far beyond just hitting the back of the net. Over 334 minutes of action, he averaged a goal contribution every 83 minutes, while leading the entire league across multiple key physical and attacking metrics:

Here are Friday Etim’s September performance metrics and statistics:

Total Goals: 4 goals (3 in the Superliga, 1 in the Danish Cup)

Assists: 1 assist

Goal/Assist Frequency: Contributed to a goal every 83 minutes

Minutes Played: 334 minutes

Shots on Target: 9 (ranked #1 in the Superliga)

Ground Duels Won: 25 (ranked #1 in the Superliga)

High-Speed Sprints: 96 (ranked #1 in the Superliga)

Speaking to FC Midtjylland’s official media after receiving the trophy, the Nigerian striker remained hungry for more.

“I’m happy with the award. It’s been a good September for me. Of course, you’re happy to score three goals as a striker because that’s the way I can help the team,” Etim said. “Now it’s about continuing, because there is still a lot of work for us to do. I hope and believe that this is just the beginning.”