‘He hit people’s hell’: Ronaldo Phenomenon names Thomas Gravesen as his worst teammate.

Last update:February 18, 2025, 17:02 IST

Graveen, the Danish midfielder has reputation for his aggressive and hot style. During his short time at Real Madrid, Graveen faced Robinho in a training session and even rumored that he knocked out Ronaldo’s teeth.

Ronaldo, Thomas Gravesen.

The legend of Brazilian football Ronaldo ‘El Phenomenon’ has revealed the worst teammate he had during his illustrious career. After having played for some of the largest clubs in Europe, including Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan, Ronaldo shared the field with innumerable talented players. However, a name stood out for all wrong reasons.

During a conversation with his partner icon in Brazil Romario on his YouTube channel, Ronaldo appointed former Premier League midfielder, Thomas Graveenen, as the worst teammate with whom he has played.

“There was one in Real Madrid that was a joke, Graveen. He was a Danish midfielder, “said Ronaldo, making the surprising revelation.

Later, Ronaldo explained how Graveen was a “great” individual in person but a threat in the field.

“He was a great guy, a good guy. Recently he won a $ 50 million poker tournament or something. But in football, he was very bad, he scored and beat the people, “he concluded.

Graveen moved to Real Madrid in the 2005 winter transfer window. He arrived in Spain after spending four and a half seasons in Everton. While his contract would expire at the end of the 2004/05 campaign, the Toffee decided to take advantage of their midfielder. They won £ 2.5 million of the Graveen Transfer Movement to the Spanish capital.

Graveen’s mandate in Santiago Bernabéu was brief, lasting only 18 months, but left a lasting impression. The Danish midfielder quickly won a reputation in Spain for his aggressive and hot style. During his time at Real Madrid, he faced Robinho in a training session and even rumored that he knocked out Ronaldo’s teeth.

The former Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello, also intervened in Graveen’s temperament, expressing his concerns about the midfielder’s attitude.

“It’s a bit peculiar. I don’t get into him, but he works well tactically. His behavior is like that, and I don’t like it. Everything has to be done in the way he wants it, ”said Capello, as cited by the goal.

Graveen left Real Madrid in 2006. After he left Spain, the Danish midfielder spent a season in Celtic. After a brief period in Scotland, he returned to Goodison Park on loan in the 2007-08 season. Graveen finally announced his retirement from sport in January 2009.