Sepp van den Berg

Professional footballer, Liverpool FC

Sepp van den Berg - Professional footballer, Liverpool FC
Born

December 20th, 2001
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A Dutch professional footballer players primarily as a defender. Joined the youth academy of PEC Zwolle and made professional debut with the club. Transferred to Liverpool FC, competing in the Premier League. Also went on loan to various teams to gain experience and playing time at the senior level.

Played for Liverpool FC in the Premier League

Debuted with PEC Zwolle in Eredivisie

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