Leandro Bacuna
Dutch footballer and midfielder
Born
August 21st, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1991, a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Started career at Groningen before transferring to Aston Villa in 2015. Gained experience in multiple leagues, including the English Championship. Played internationally for the Netherlands U21 and made appearances for the senior national team. Known for contributing in crucial matches and showcasing skills in midfield positions.
Played for Aston Villa from 2015 to 2017
Made appearances for the Netherlands national team
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