Ki-Jana Hoever

Dutch footballer, played for Liverpool

Ki-Jana Hoever - Dutch footballer, played for Liverpool
Born

January 18th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A professional footballer, played as a defender. Joined Liverpool's youth academy in 2018, progressing through the ranks to the senior team. Made first-team debut in 2019 during an EFL Cup match. Transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, continuing to develop in the Premier League. Also represented the Netherlands at various youth levels.

Debuted for Liverpool in EFL Cup

Transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers

Represented Netherlands U national teams

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