Dele Alli
Professional footballer, Tottenham Hotspur
Born
April 11th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the English national team. Made a significant impact in the Premier League during the 2015-2016 season and was part of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Renowned for his technical skill, vision, and goal-scoring ability, contributed to multiple seasons of success in domestic and international competitions.
Won the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2016 and 2017
Scored 10 goals in the 2016-2017 Premier League season
Helped Tottenham reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2019
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