10 Facts About Michael Gravgaard

Michael Julius Gravgaard was born on 3 April 1978 and is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Michael Gravgaard effectively ended his playing career at Nantes in May 2010.

Michael Gravgaard entered the Danish top-flight football relatively late in his career, as he foremost wished to pursue an academic career.

Only after graduating as an accountant, Michael Gravgaard signed a contract in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship, when he moved to Viborg in July 2002.

Michael Gravgaard quickly established himself among the key players of FCK, and due to his heading ability, he soon earned the nickname of "Copenhagen Air Force" among the FCK fans.

Michael Gravgaard managed together with Hamburger SV to reach the semifinal in both the Europa League and German Cup; but in both cases the club was unfortunate to be kicked out of the tournament by the Bundesliga rivals from Werder Bremen.

Michael Gravgaard was selected for the Denmark national team in August 2005.

Michael Gravgaard played his first full international match on 7 September 2005, against Georgia.

On 2 June 2007, Michael Gravgaard stopped the attacking fan from reaching referee Herbert Fandel in the 2008 UEFA qualifier fan attack in an international match against Sweden which was abandoned.

Michael Gravgaard played his latest and 18th game for the national team in September 2007.