Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Dutch footballer with Premier League experience
Born
January 2nd, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Started football career at Ajax before joining Manchester United's youth academy in 2014. Made his first-team debut in 2016 against Arsenal in the Premier League. Had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham, contributing to team play in the top divisions of English football. Transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, furthering career in the Bundesliga.
Debuted for Manchester United in 2016
Played in Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen
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