From Reading to Pas-De-Calais: The Formidable Rise of Austria's Kevin Danso

WEB Kevin Danso à droite lors dun match contre lEstonie à la Raiffeisen Arena de Linz Autriche le 27 mars 2023.

Kevin Danso, born September 19, 1998, is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Ligue 1 club Lens and the Austria national team. Danso began his career with FC Augsburg II in 2017. After just one season, he was promoted to the first team. In January 2019, Danso joined Southampton for a fee of £12 million.

He made 32 appearances for Southampton before being loaned to Fortuna Düsseldorf in January 2020. Danso impressed during his time at Düsseldorf, making 15 appearances and helping the club avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. In July 2020, Danso joined Lens on a permanent deal. He has since made 60 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals.

Danso is a regular member of the Austria national team. He has made 15 appearances for his country, scoring 1 goal. Danso was part of the Austria squad for the 2020 European Championship. He played in all three of Austria's group stage matches.

Danso is a talented defender with a bright future. He is strong, good in the air, and has good technical ability. Danso is also a good passer and can play out from the back. He is a valuable asset for both club and country.