Tom Cairney
Footballer and Fulham FC captain
Born
January 20th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Scotland, a footballer primarily recognized for playing as a midfielder. Cairney began his professional career at Hull City, making his debut in 2009. He later moved to Blackburn Rovers, further developing his skills. In 2015, he signed with Fulham FC, contributing significantly to the team's success. Under his leadership, Fulham achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2018 after winning the Championship play-offs. Cairney's playing style demonstrated strong technical ability and creativity on the ball, earning him a reputation within the sport.
Captained Fulham FC to the Premier League
Won the EFL Championship play-offs in 2018
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