Simon Kjaer is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for the Italian club Milan and the Danish National Football Team, where he also serves as captain.
He has played for several well-known European clubs, including Sevilla FC, AS Roma, and Palermo, as well as for Denmark at the youth levels, and has been a member of a Danish team that has competed in FIFA World Cup 2010, FIFA World Cup 2018, FIFA World Cup 2018, UEFA Euro Cup 2012, and UEFA Euro Cup 2020. Know more about Simon Kjaer Net Worth, Bio, Age, Nationality, Ethnicity, Height, Wife, Dating, and Facts
Simon Kjaer Age & Nationality
How old is Simon Kjaer? He was born on March 26, 1989, in Horsens, Denmark, to his mother, Lotte Kjaer, and his father, Jorn Kjaer. He began his football career with the local Danish club Lund IF before moving on to the FC Midtjylland youth team.
Simon Kjaer Height & Weight
How tall is Simon Kjaer? He stands at the height of around 6ft and weighs around 70 kg. He has an athletic body. other there than this, there is no information about his body measurement, biceps size, and shoe sizes
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Simon Kjaer |
| Nick Name | Simon |
| Famous As | Football Player |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Birthday | 1989, March 26 |
| Birthplace | Horsens, Denmark |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Ethnicity | European |
| Religion | NA |
| Father | Jorn Kjaer |
| Mother | Lotte Kjaer |
| Height | Approx 6 Feet |
| Weight | Approx 70 KG |
| Body Measurements | NA |
| Biceps Size | NA |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | NA |
| Wife/Marriage | Elina Gollert |
| Children | Two sons |
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Salary | $ 5.12 million |
| Current Team | Sevilla FC |
| Position | Defender |
Simon Kjaer Career
Following an impressive start for FC Midtjylland’s youth team, he was promoted to the first team and made his debut against AGF on September 30, 2007. During his time with the Danish Superliga club, his performances drew interest from top English Premier League clubs such as Middlesbrough and Chelsea.
However, in February 2008, he signed with the Italian football club Palermo for a reported transfer fee of $ 13.93 million from Midtjylland. He made his debut for the Italian club as a substitute against Fiorentina on October 26, 2008, and he scored his first goal for the team against Chievo on November 2, 2008.
His impressive performances for Palermo earned him a spot as a regular starter and the club’s main defender. During this time, he won the Danish Talent Year in 2009, defeating fellow Danish teammates Nicklas Bendtner and Christian Eriksen. He was also named Danish Footballer of the Year in January 2010.
Following a successful stint with an Italian club, he signed with German Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg in July 2010 for an estimated transfer fee of $ 12.32 million and an annual salary of $ 3.70 million.
More On Career
He made his Bundesliga debut in a match against Bayern Munich in 2010 and scored his first goal for the German team in a win over VfB Stuttgart. For the 2011/12 season, Kjaer moved from Wolfsburg to the Italian Serie A club AS Roma.
Following his time with the German club, he signed a four-year contract with Lille of the French Ligue 1 in the summer of 2013 and scored his first goal for the French club against Lorient.
In July 2015, the Danish international signed a four-year contract with the Turkish club Fenerbahce for $ 9.43 million. He is currently playing for Sevilla, a Spanish club with whom he signed a four-year contract on August 2, 2017. In 2019, he was loaned to Atalanta, and in 2020, he was loaned to AC Milan again. Later in 2020, he signed a long-term contract with Milan.
International Career Of Simon Kjaer
Simon Kjaer played for Denmark’s U-18, U-19, and U-21 teams, and was named Danish U-19 player of the year in 2007. After his success, it was inevitable that he would be called up for Denmark’s senior squad, and he was eventually called up for the national team in February 2009.
He and fellow defender William Kvist were members of Denmark’s squad that competed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where Denmark was eliminated in the first round.
Kjaer captained the Denmark National Football Team, which qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He will also captain his country in the Euro Cup 2020.
Simon Kjaer Net worth 2024
How much is Simon Kjaer net worth? Simon Kjaer, a highly talented Danish defender, earns £30,000 per week from the Italian club and will earn £1,560,000 per year in 2021. Previously, he was paid $5.12 million per year by Sevilla FC. In 2018, his weekly wage was $98591.20. In 2010, he earned $3 million.
His earnings, combined with endorsements for well-known brands such as Nike so Simon Kjaer has a net worth of around $15 million as of January 2024. Simon Kajer’s current market value is estimated to be $19 million.
Simon Kjaer Wife & Marrige
Who is Simon Kjaer wife? He is married to the love of his life, Elina Gollert, a Swedish woman, in the summer of 2017. The couple gets married in a lavish ceremony in Rona, Italy. They have two sons now.
Facts
- He served as a captain in Danish football team
- He is married to Elina Gollert
- The couple has two children
- As of 2024, Simon Kjaer net worth is estimated to be $15 million
