Sebastien Haller
French footballer forward and Bundesliga star
Born
June 22nd, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional footballer who played as a forward, achieved recognition for performances in the Bundesliga and other top leagues. Started career at Auxerre before moving to Utrecht, where scoring prowess drew attention from bigger clubs. Joined West Ham United in 2019, contributing goals in the Premier League. Transferred to Ajax in 2021, where standout performances in the Eredivisie and UEFA Champions League established a prominent reputation. Faced a significant health challenge in 2022 but demonstrated resilience and determination in return to the game.
Played for Ajax and won the Eredivisie title
Scored in the UEFA Champions League
Former player at West Ham United
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