Rob Holding

English Footballer for Arsenal FC

Rob Holding - English Footballer for Arsenal FC
Born

September 20th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer specialized in defense, with a career primarily spent at Arsenal FC since joining the club in 2016. Made professional debut in 2014 with Bolton Wanderers before transferring to Arsenal. Contributed to the team's success in domestic cups, including the FA Cup in 2017 and 2020, and the FA Community Shield in 2017. Also represented various youth national teams for England before being called up to the senior team.

Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2017

Played in the FA Community Shield in 2017

Debuted with Bolton Wanderers in 2014

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