Kyle Walker
English footballer; Manchester City Defender
Born
May 28th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An English footballer has played primarily as a right-back. He began his career at Sheffield United, debuting in 2009. After a successful loan spell at Northampton Town, he returned to Sheffield before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. At Tottenham, he made a significant impact, becoming a key player and earning a reputation for his pace and defensive skills. In 2017, he transferred to Manchester City, contributing to multiple Premier League titles. In addition to club success, has represented England at various levels, including participation in the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.
Winning the Premier League with Manchester City
Being part of the England squad in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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