Dany N'Guessan
French footballer with Paris FC performance
Born
August 11th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional football player, notable for playing as a forward. Played for various clubs, including Paris FC, and made significant contributions to the team. Achieved recognition for agility and goal-scoring ability throughout a career in the French football leagues.
Played for Paris FC in Ligue 2
Contributed to the team's offensive efforts
Participated in various domestic competitions
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