Tanguy Ndombele
French footballer and Lyon midfielder
Born
December 28th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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This French footballer began professional career at Amiens SC before moving to Olympique Lyonnais. Performance in Ligue 1 led to a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. Ndombele showcased skill as a central midfielder, contributing both defensively and offensively. He represented France at various youth levels and made the senior national team debut in 2019. His playing style is characterized by strong ball control and the ability to drive forward from midfield.
Played for Olympique Lyonnais
Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur
Debuted for France national team in 2019
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