Mousa Dembélé
Belgian footballer and Premier League star
Born
July 16th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian footballer, played as a midfielder. Developed skills at the youth level with Germinal Beerschot before moving to the Netherlands to join AZ Alkmaar. Gained recognition during a successful stint with Fulham from 2010 to 2012, followed by a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, where contributions in midfield helped the team secure a number of top-four finishes in the Premier League. Later moved to the Chinese Super League, continuing a professional career that was marked by technical ability and tactical intelligence.
Played for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur
Participated in the UEFA Champions League
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