Ryan Sessegnon
English footballer, Premier League player
Born
May 18th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Born in 2000, this English footballer began his professional career at Fulham, where he played as a winger. Made his debut for the first team in 2016 and contributed significantly to the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2018. Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2019 and continued to develop in top-flight football. Also represented England at various youth levels, showcasing talent and versatility on the field.
Played for Fulham in the EFL Championship 2017-18
Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2019
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