Aaron Hughes
Professional footballer with international caps
Born
November 8th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Northern Ireland
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Played as a defender, primarily for clubs such as Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Fulham. Accumulated over 500 club appearances in a lengthy career. Represented the national team of Northern Ireland, earning 112 caps. Competed in various international tournaments, including European Championships.
Played in the Premier League for Newcastle United
Accumulated 112 caps for Northern Ireland
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