Tonny Vilhena

Professional footballer, Feyenoord star

Tonny Vilhena - Professional footballer, Feyenoord star
Born

January 3rd, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A professional footballer from the Netherlands, known for playing as a midfielder. Made first-team debut for Feyenoord in 2012, becoming an integral part of the squad. Contributed to significant successes, including winning the KNVB Cup in 2016 and the Eredivisie title in 2017. Also represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and earned caps for the senior national team.

Won Eredivisie with Feyenoord in 2017

Secured KNVB Cup with Feyenoord in 2016

Represented Netherlands at senior level

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