DANISH international Thomas Kristensen has been unveiled as Brisbane Roar’s replacement for departed player-of-the-year Corona.

Roar coach John Aloisi today made the announcement at Suncorp Stadium, with 33-year-old Kristensen — who made the last of his nine appearances for Denmark in 2014 — signing a season-long deal with the three-time A-League champions.

Kristensen’s most recent stint was in Holland’s Eredivisie, where he spent the past two seasons with ADO Den Haag.

The 188cm Dane made 50 appearances in all competitions for ADO Den Haag. Before that, he was with Danish giants FC Copenhagen, with his six seasons including 14 appearances in the UEFA Champions League.

“The offer to come to Brisbane is a once in a life opportunity for myself and my family,” Kristensen said.

“First and foremost I come here to help the club be successful and win a trophy.

“I am very excited about this new adventure.”

Kristensen will add defensive steel to the Roar’s midfield, and is also understood to have similar ability on the ball to Corona, who was a standout in his only A-League season, with his performances earning him the Gary Wilkins Medal.

Aloisi said Kristensen would bring a winning mentality to the Roar.

“Thomas is a winner and has been successful throughout his career,” Aloisi said.

“We are again looking to improve as a team and we believe Thomas has a big part to play in the upcoming season.”

Meanwhile, two NPL Queensland clubs — FNQ Heat and Brisbane Strikers — are in action tonight in FFA Cup round-of-32 matches.

The Heat host Northern NSW club Edgeworth Eagles at Barlow Park in Cairns from 7.30pm.

The Eagles squad includes 39-year-old former Central Coast Mariners striker Daniel McBreen.

“McBreen is going to be good, and is obviously going to be a class above the rest, but I think we can contain him,” Heat goalkeeper Kevin Ward said.

The Strikers visit the Northern Territory, where they will meet Rovers Darwin in a game also kicking off at 7.30pm.