David Ngog

French footballer, former Premier League player

David Ngog - French footballer, former Premier League player
Born

April 1st, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played as a forward primarily in the English Premier League and Ligue 1. Started professional career at Paris Saint-Germain and moved to France's Boulogne before transferring to Liverpool in 2008. Contributed to Liverpool's domestic and European campaigns, including playing in the 2009 UEFA Champions League. Subsequently played for clubs including Bolton Wanderers and Reims, and returned to France with various clubs in lower divisions, showcasing versatility in multiple leagues.

Played for Liverpool in the Premier League

Scored in the UEFA Champions League

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