Leigh Griffiths
Scottish footballer, Celtic FC striker
Born
August 20th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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Born in 1990, a professional footballer played as a striker. Started career at Livingston and gained experience with Dundee and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Achieved recognition after joining Celtic FC in 2014, where played a vital role in securing multiple Scottish Premiership titles. Known for exceptional goal-scoring ability and free-kick expertise. Competed for the Scottish national team in international tournaments.
Won multiple Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic FC
Scored over 100 goals for Celtic FC
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