The Unhappy Hero delves into the emotionally turbulent life of Lars Elstrup. Elstrup captivated Europe by scoring the pivotal goal for Denmark in the 1992 European Championship and became a hero at Luton, but struggled with paralysing anxiety and depression. The book shines a light on mental health and the pressures he faced.

Carsten Hansen is a communication and psychology teacher and writer. He is the author of three previous books. His writing covers topics such as education, communication and social sciences. Jens 'Jam' Rasmussen is a journalist and author specialising in music, culture and football. He has published ten books including his 2004 debut, an acclaimed biography of world-famous Danish drummer and Metallica co-founder Lars Ulrich.

Jens 'Jam' Rasmussen is a journalist and author specialising in music, culture and football. He has published ten books including his 2004 debut, an acclaimed biography of world-famous Danish drummer and Metallica co-founder Lars Ulrich.