Steven Sessegnon

English footballer with Fulham FC

Steven Sessegnon - English footballer with Fulham FC
Born

May 18th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Born in 2000, footballer played as a defender for Fulham FC in the English Premier League. Sessegnon began his professional career with Fulham, joining the senior squad in 2018. Frequently praised for agility and defensive skills, he contributed to the team's promotion to the Premier League during the 2017-2018 season, which marked a significant achievement in his early career. Following the promotion, Sessegnon continued to develop as a player and took part in various matches in the top tier of English football.

Debuted in Premier League with Fulham FC

Helped Fulham achieve promotion in 2018

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