He’s a real leader. Captain Simon Kjaer is more emblematic than any other player for the solidarity that has made the Danish national soccer team so strong in recent months. His quick intervention in the collapse of teammate Christian Eriksen at the European Championships made him a celebrated hero. The 32-year-old from AC Milan is also convincing in terms of play. Most recently he was nominated as one of only five defenders for the Ballon d’Or.
