Simon Graves

Simon Graves Jensen (born 22 May 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club PEC Zwolle.

Club career Years in Denmark Graves started playing football at Holstebro Boldklub before joining the Randers FC youth academy at under-17 level. In January 2018, he signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal. He made his professional debut on 11 September 2018 in a Danish Cup match against Næsby Boldklub. He started in central defense that day as his team won in a penalty-shootout. On 4 November, he played his first match in the Danish Superliga, the top level of Danish football, against AGF. He came on as a substitute for Saba Lobzhanidze in a 2–0 win.

On 26 June 2020, Graves extended his contract with Randers until 2024.

Graves scored his first professional goal on 16 September 2021 in a 2–2 home draw against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage.

Palermo On 30 January 2023, Graves signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Italian club Palermo in Serie B.

PEC Zwolle On 21 August 2024, Graves moved to PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands on loan with an option to buy.

After one positive season in the Netherlands, PEC Zwolle eventually signed Graves permanently from Palermo on 23 May 2025.

International career On 16 January 2018, Graves made his Denmark U19 debut during a 1–0 win over Cyprus in a friendly in Ayia Napa.

Career statistics

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2018–19 Superliga

2019–20 Superliga

2020–21 Superliga

2021–22 Superliga

2022–23 Superliga

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Honours Randers Danish Cup: 2020–21