Kevin Danso
Kevin Danso (born 19 September 1998) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Southampton on loan from FC Augsburg.[1][2] At international level, he represented Austria's U15, U16, U17, Austria U18, and U19 youth teams.
![]() Danso playing for Austria U21 in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevin Danso | ||
Date of birth | 19 September 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Voitsberg, Austria | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Southampton (on loan from FC Augsburg) | ||
Number | 38 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2014 | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
2014– | FC Augsburg | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016– | FC Augsburg II | 5 | (0) |
2017– | FC Augsburg | 41 | (3) |
2019– | → Southampton (loan) | 6 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013 | Austria U15 | 2 | (2) |
2013 | Austria U16 | 4 | (0) |
2015 | Austria U17 | 7 | (2) |
2015–2016 | Austria U18 | 7 | (3) |
2016– | Austria U19 | 3 | (1) |
2017– | Austria | 6 | (0) |
2018– | Austria U21 | 10 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:06, 27 December 2019 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 June 2019 |
Early life
Danso was born in Austria to Ghanaian parents before moving to Milton Keynes in England at the age of six.[3]
Club career
Early years
Danso joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at under 9 level,[4][3][5] staying at the club until 2014 before moving to FC Augsburg in Germany.[6][7]
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.[8][9] A week later, he signed a new four-year contract with the club.[10]
Southampton
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.[2]
International career
Danso was eligible to represent England, Ghana, or Austria internationally.[11][12] 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.[9]
Career statistics
- As of 14 August 2019[13]
Club | Season | League | DFB-Pokal | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Augsburg II | 2015–16 | Regionalliga Bayern | 2 | 0 | — | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
2017–18 | Regionalliga Bayern | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Total | 5 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |||
Augsburg | 2016–17 | Bundesliga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
2017–18 | Bundesliga | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | ||
2018–19 | Bundesliga | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 21 | 1 | ||
Total | 41 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 3 | ||
Career total | 46 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 4 |
- Appearances in the Regionalliga relegation play-offs
References
- "Kevin Danso". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- "Kevin Danso: Southampton sign defender on loan from Augsburg". 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- England scouts urged to check Augsburg whizkid Kevin Danso
- "Danso ließ England-Karriere sausen". Bild.de. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- "Jadon Sancho, Ademola Lookman: Why Premier League youngsters are choosing the Bundesliga". Sky Sports. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- "Kevin Danso". football-wonderkids.co.uk. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
- Frimpong, El Akyereko (9 May 2015). "Kevin Danso: Austria U17 coach says Ghanaian midfielder is irreplaceable in his squad". Ghanasoccernet. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- Langner, Wolfgang (4 March 2017). "Kevin Danso ist nach seinem Debüt ein gefragter Mann". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- "Baum über Danso: "Es ist eine Sensation"" (in German). 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- Yeboah, Thomas Freeman (10 March 2017). "Ghanaian youngster signs 4-year deal with Bundesliga side Augsburg". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- England scouts keep to tabs on Augsburg youngster Kevin Danso
- Youngster Kevin Danso picks Austria over Ghana
- "K. Danso". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kevin Danso. |
- Kevin Danso at WorldFootball.net
- Kevin Danso on football-wonderkids.co.uk