Simon Kjær
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Simon Kjær's career is defined by leadership and integrity. He captained Denmark to a historic Euro 2020 semi-final and his quick thinking saved a life, earning him the UEFA President's Award. He won the Serie A title with AC Milan and was named Danish Football Player of the Year. His 132 caps for Denmark make him one of the most capped Danish players. He holds a Guinness World Record for fastest reaction to a medical emergency on a football pitch.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Awarded for humanitarian efforts and sportsmanship.
UEFA President's Award
One of the highest individual honours in European football.
Danish Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to Danish football.
Honorary Citizen of Horsens
For global representation of the town.
Guinness World Record
Fastest reaction to a medical emergency on a football pitch.
Rankings & Lists
100 Best Male Footballers in the World
Best Centre-Backs in the World
UEFA Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament
Magazine Covers
GQ Denmark
January 2022
The Captain Who Saved a Life
FourFourTwo
September 2021
Simon Kjær: The Leader Denmark Needed
Sports Illustrated (Denmark edition)
July 2021
Euro 2020 Heroics
Records & Feats
Fastest reaction to a medical emergency on a football pitch
Guinness World Record for assisting Christian Eriksen during Euro 2020.
Most appearances by a Danish defender at major tournaments
21 matches across World Cups and Euros.