Jonjo Shelvey
English footballer and Newcastle United player
Born
February 27th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A professional footballer, contributions included playing for clubs such as Liverpool, Swansea City, and Newcastle United. Achieved recognition for midfield capabilities and goal-scoring ability. Competed in the English Premier League and earned several international caps representing the England national team. Throughout a career spanning over a decade, actively participated in key matches and contributed to team efforts in domestic and international competitions.
Scored critical goals for Newcastle United
Represented England at the international level
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