Japhet Tanganga

English footballer, Tottenham Hotspur defender

Japhet Tanganga - English footballer, Tottenham Hotspur defender
Born

March 31st, 1999
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Born in 1999, this English footballer played as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Developed through the Tottenham youth academy, made first-team debut in 2019 and quickly established a reputation for strong defensive skills and versatility on the field. Participated in matches across domestic leagues and European competitions, contributing to the team's competitive efforts.

Made professional debut in 2019

Played in UEFA Champions League matches

Represented England at youth international levels

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