Sepp van den Berg
Professional footballer, Liverpool FC
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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