Daniel Agger
Danish footballer and defender
Born
December 12th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Denmark
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Played as a central defender primarily for Liverpool in the English Premier League. Contributed to Liverpool's success in various competitions, including winning the League Cup in 2012. Represented the Denmark national team, earning over 70 caps, and participated in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship.
Played for Liverpool from 2006 to 2014
Won the League Cup with Liverpool in 2012
Accumulated over 70 caps for Denmark
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