Simon Kjær
Danish footballer, AC Milan defender
A professional footballer, this athlete played as a central defender. Beginning his career at Atalanta, he moved to various clubs in Europe, including Palermo, and VfL Wolfsburg. Established a significant presence in the Danish national team, participating in major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup. Joined AC Milan in 2020, contributing to the team's defensive lineup, helping secure the Serie A title in the 2021-2022 season.
Played for AC Milan in Serie A
Represented Denmark in UEFA Euro 2020
Won the Serie A title in 2022
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