Demba Ba

French footballer with Chelsea FC tenure

Demba Ba - French footballer with Chelsea FC tenure
Born

May 25th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in 1985, this professional footballer played primarily as a striker. His career began at Rouen and included stints at clubs like Mouscron, Hoffenheim, and Newcastle United. The player gained prominence in the Premier League, especially during a successful time at Newcastle, where he demonstrated significant goal-scoring ability. In 2013, a transfer to Chelsea FC followed, furthering his career in top-flight football. Representing Senegal internationally, he participated in major tournaments including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.

Scored 29 goals during the 2011-2012 Premier League season with Newcastle United

Played for Chelsea FC from 2013 to 2014

Represented Senegal in the FIFA World Cup

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