James Tarkowski

Professional football defender

James Tarkowski - Professional football defender
Born

November 19th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional football defender with a notable career in the English Premier League, played for Burnley and later joined Everton. Tarkowski began his career at Oldham Athletic before transferring to Brentford, where he gained significant recognition. His performances earned him a move to Burnley, where he became a mainstay in the defense, helping the team secure a place in the Premier League. Tarkowski's consistent defensive skills and leadership qualities contributed to his selection for the England national team.

Played for Burnley in Premier League

Represented England national team

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