George Boateng
Dutch footballer and manager, played for Aston Villa
Born
September 5th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1975, played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Made significant contributions to clubs including Aston Villa and Middlesbrough in the Premier League. Earned over 30 caps for the national team, participating in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship. Transitioned into management after retirement, taking on roles in various clubs and developing coaching skills.
Played for Aston Villa in the Premier League
Represented Netherlands national team
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