Naby Keïta
Guinean footballer and Liverpool midfielder
Professional footballer started career at Horoya AC in Guinea before moving to Austria with FC Red Bull Salzburg. Transferred to German club RB Leipzig, achieving a prominent role in the Bundesliga. Joined English club Liverpool in 2018, contributing to the team's successes. Played a significant part in Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League victory and their triumph in the 2020-2021 Premier League.
Champions League winner with Liverpool
Bundesliga regular with RB Leipzig
Austrian Bundesliga champion with Salzburg
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Ice hockey player and coach in Sweden
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February 10th, 1968 57 years ago
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Baseball Player; 2011 World Series Champion
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February 10th, 1976 49 years ago
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February 10th, 1981 44 years ago
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February 10th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
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Born
February 10th, 1888 137 years ago
Died
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Born
February 10th, 1944 81 years ago
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