Moussa Dembélé

French footballer and Lyon striker

Moussa Dembélé - Athletes & Sports Figures born July 12th, 1996
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Born in 1996, this footballer began his professional career at Fulham, where he played from 2012 to 2016. During this period, he was part of the team that reached the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2014. In 2016, a transfer to Celtic occurred, where this player contributed to the club’s success by winning several domestic titles, including the Scottish Premiership. In 2018, a move to Olympique Lyonnais took place. Highlights of this period include participation in the UEFA Champions League and playing a key role in various league matches, contributing to the team’s offensive strategies.

Winning the Scottish Premiership with Celtic

Scoring multiple goals in Ligue 1 with Lyon

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