Biography
Who is Adnan Januzaj?
Early life and football beginnings
Adnan Januzaj was born in Brussels, Belgium. He began his football path with FC Brussels before moving to Anderlecht when he was ten years old in 2005.
He later moved to Manchester United in March 2011 after he impressed during a skills session in his home city. He joined the English club at the age of 16.
Manchester United career
Adnan Januzaj entered the Manchester United first team during the 2013–14 season under manager David Moyes. He wore the number 44 jersey and won the 2013 Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year award.
During his time at the club, he made his competitive debut in the Community Shield against Wigan Athletic. He also scored two goals in a Premier League match against Sunderland in October 2013. He later wore the number 11 shirt, which was previously held by Ryan Giggs.
While at the club, he experienced several loan spells to gain more playing time. These included stints with the German side Borussia Dortmund and the English club Sunderland.
Career in Spain and other clubs
In July 2017, he signed a five-year contract with the Spanish team Real Sociedad. He scored his first goal for the club in a match against Eibar in November 2017. He also helped the team secure a place in European competition by scoring a late goal against Atletico Madrid.
After leaving Real Sociedad at the end of the 2021–22 season, he joined Sevilla FC on August 31, 2022. He signed a four-year deal with the Spanish side. During his time in Spain, he also went on loan to İstanbul Başakşehir in early 2023 and Las Palmas in July 2024.
His professional path has seen him compete in various top-tier leagues across Europe. He has represented several different clubs throughout his career as a professional winger.
International career and eligibility
Adnan Januzaj made his full international debut for Belgium in 2014. He represented the Belgian national team at both the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. His team reached the semi-finals during the 2018 tournament.
There was significant media discussion regarding his international eligibility due to his Kosovan-Albanian heritage. Reports suggested he could have represented several nations including Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Turkey, or Croatia. However, he ultimately chose to play for Belgium.
Birthday and age
Adnan Januzaj was born on February 5, 1995, which makes Adnan 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Adnan shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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