Simon Graves Jensen (born 22 May 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays for club Palermo, as a centre-back.
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 Centre-back|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 Serie B club Palermo.
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.
