Kevin Danso


Kevin Danso is an Austrian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg.
Formerly a youth international at various levels from under-15 to under-21, he made his debut for the Austria national football team in 2017.

Early life

Danso was born in Austria to Ghanaian parents before moving to Milton Keynes in England at the age of six.

Club career

Early years

Danso joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at under 9 level having previously been a striker in the Reading academy, staying at the club until 2014 before moving to FC Augsburg in Germany.

FC Augsburg

On 3 March 2017, Danso made his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg at the age of 18 years and 165 days old, becoming the youngest player to make a league appearance in the club's history. A week later, he signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Southampton loan

On 9 August 2019, the day after the Premier League transfer window closed, it was announced that Danso signed for Southampton on a one-year loan, with the option to buy at the end of the 2019–20 season.

International career

Danso was eligible to represent England, Ghana, or Austria internationally. He represented Austria's U15, U16, U17, Austria U18, and U19 youth teams.
In May 2017, he received his first call-up to the senior national team.

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