Footballer received 55 kg of potatoes for being named Player of the Match: a quirky prize in Denmark.

Defender of the Danish club 'Senderjyske' Maksym Sulya received an unusual and quirky gift after the local Superliga match. The Frenchman was named 'Player of the Match'. For this, he was presented with a cart filled with 55 kg of freshly dug Danish potatoes, reports the Instagram account of the Danish club.

This is not just a gift from a sponsor, but something that surprised even the experienced fans. After a tense match against 'Nordsjælland', where 'Senderjyske' scored a winning goal in the last minute, this unexpected surprise brought smiles to all who followed this story. Such an unconventional gift boosted the club's popularity, and the unusual gesture earned its place among the most interesting sports events.

The potatoes immediately became a symbol of irony and practicality: instead of a tobacco cigar or a trip, the player received a universal and local root vegetable. Such unconventional solutions, which often occur in Scandinavia, highlight the uniqueness of the local culture and the ability to turn football into a show, where not only the team wins but also the atmosphere. Maksym not only showed himself on the field but also in the moment of the 'potato cult'.

This story may have a continuation, as some fans are already suggesting making similar actions traditional, while others go further with ideas about how to use this large quantity of potatoes. One thing is certain: this quirky episode became an unexpected sensational impression from the recent football week in Europe.