As Scotland prepare to get their World Cup qualification campaign under way against Denmark on Friday night, many fans are recalling the many good Danish players who have represented clubs in the Scottish Premiership.
Currently, there is only one Danish player who plays his football in Scotland in the shape of Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel. However, a number of stars hailing from the Scandinavian country have flourished in the top flight of Scottish football over the years, with some even departing as legends of the club they represented.
But who are the top 10 best footballers hailing from Denmark to have played in the Scottish leagues? Here are 10 of the best Danish players to have played in the Scottish top flight, in no particular order:
9. Thomas Gravesen - Celtic
Signed from Real Madrid in 2006, the madcap midfielder had an underwhelming spell at Celtic, despite winning the league and the Scottish Cup. His professional career on the whole was hugely successful. Winning 66 caps for Denmark, he was a pivotal player in their 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004 squads. Since retirement, tales of his unconventional attitude to professional football have become folklore, with the 49-year-old now said to live in Los Angeles, neighbouring Hollywood icon Nicolas Cage. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Marc Rieper - Celtic
The 61 cap Denmark international played just one season in the top flight after signing from West Ham United, but is well remembered for his role in Celtic’s 1997–98 title winning season. A regular for the Hoops, he made 37 appearances before a foot injury ended his career prematurely in October 1998. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602