Leroy Sané

Professional footballer with Bayern Munich

Leroy Sané - Professional footballer with Bayern Munich
Born

January 11th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Professional football player, primarily plays as a winger. Developed through the youth system of Schalke 04, made senior debut with the club in 2014. Transferred to Manchester City in 2016, where played a key role in winning the Premier League title in 2018 and 2019, and the FA Cup in 2019. Returned to Germany in 2020 to join Bayern Munich, contributing to the team's victories in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Recognized for speed, dribbling ability, and tactical awareness on the field.

Won Premier League with Manchester City in 2018

Won FA Cup with Manchester City in 2019

Won Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2021

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