Biography
Who is Kevin Danso?
Early life and youth career
Kevin Danso was born in Voitsberg, Austria. His family moved to the United Kingdom when he was six years old, settling in Milton Keynes. He attended St Paul's Catholic School during his youth. Before turning professional, he spent time in the academy systems of English clubs.
He was part of the Reading academy setup as a striker before joining the Milton Keynes Dons academy at the under 9 level. He remained there until 2014 when he decided to move to Germany to further his development.
Early club career
In 2014, Kevin Danso joined the German club FC Augsburg. He made his first team debut on 3 March 2017 against RB Leipzig. This appearance made him the youngest player to appear in the league for the club at 18 years and 165 days old. Shortly after, he signed a four-year contract with the Bundesliga team.
His time in Germany included loan spells at other clubs to gain experience. He joined Southampton in England on a one-year loan in August 2019. Following that, he went to Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan in August 2020. He left the German club in May 2021 when his contract expired.
Success with RC Lens and Tottenham
Kevin Danso moved to the French Ligue 1 club RC Lens in August 2021. During the 2022-23 season, he helped the team secure second place in the league and qualify for the Champions League. He was named in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Season for his efforts.
In February 2025, he returned to the Premier League on loan with Tottenham Hotspur. He officially signed with Tottenham permanently in May 2025 for a fee of £21 million. While with the club, he helped Tottenham win the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. During the 2025-26 season, he became a regular starter during a relegation battle, helping the club avoid the drop. He joined Sunderland on a season-long loan in September 2026.
International career
Kevin Danso has represented Austria at various youth levels from under 15 up to under 21. He received his first call-up to the senior squad in May 2017. He participated in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, starting matches against France and Turkey.
He was also selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. During that tournament, he played against Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan. In October 2025, he played in a match against San Marino, which ended in a 10-0 victory for Austria. This game marked the largest win in the history of the Austrian national team.
Birthday and age
Kevin Danso was born on September 19, 1998, which makes Kevin 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Kevin shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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