Who is Kevin Danso? Meet Tottenham Hotspur’s new central defender
Tottenham Hotspur have made a late move to sign Kevin Danso from RC Lens, hijacking a deal that was close to completion from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Let’s find out who this centre-back is.
Tottenham hijacked Wolves’ transfer for Kevin Danso
On February 1st 2025, it was revealed that Tottenham Hotspur had hijacked Kevin Danso’s transfer from RC Lens to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
According to reports, Tottenham‘s swoop was rather late as the centre-back was set for a medical with Wolves. It certainly felt good to be on the other end, as Spurs had witnessed a similar fate earlier in the same window when Randal Kolo Muani opted for Juventus instead of Spurs while Fikayo Tomori turned down a transfer to Tottenham along with Bayern’s Mathys Tel.
But who is this centre-back that the Lilywhites have gone through all this hassle for? Is he really worth the effort? Let’s meet him.
Who is Kevin Danso?
Kevin Danso was born on 19 September 1998 in Austria to Ghanaian parents, and his footballing journey began at a young age when he moved to Milton Keynes in England at the age of six.
He developed his skills in the academies of Reading and MK Dons before making the switch to Germany, where his professional career took off.
Initially playing as a striker in his youth, Danso transitioned into a defensive role as he progressed through the ranks.
Kevin Danso’s professional clubs
Danso began his youth career at Reading and later moved to Milton Keynes Dons, where he developed further before transferring to FC Augsburg in 2014
FC Augsburg
- Made Bundesliga debut on 3 March 2017, becoming Augsburg’s youngest ever debutant.
- Signed a four-year contract extension shortly after his debut.
Southampton (loan)
- Joined Southampton on 9 August 2019 on a one-year loan with an option to buy.
Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
- Moved on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf on 18 August 2020.
- Left the club in May 2021 after his loan spell ended.
RC Lens
- Signed for Ligue 1 side Lens on 6 August 2021.
- Scored his first goal for Lens on 19 March 2022 against Clermont.
- Featured in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year in the 2022–23 season.
- Made the Top 100 Stars of the Transfer Window list in 2024 after attracting interest from top European clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur
- Signed for Tottenham Hotspur on 2 February 2025 on loan from RC Lens
- Transfer will be made permanent in the summer of 2025
- Danso wears the number four shirt at Tottenham
What position does Kevin Danso play?
Danso has established himself as a right-footed centre-back, but his versatility allows him to play in different defensive roles when required.
Up until the start of February 2025, Kevin Danso has played 203 matches as a centre-back, four as a right-back, three as a left-back, and two as a defensive midfielder.
| Position | Matches Played |
|---|---|
| Centre-back | 203 |
| Right-back | 4 |
| Left-back | 3 |
| Defensive midfield | 2 |
Kevin Danso goals and assists so far
Although primarily a defender, Danso has contributed with goals and assists throughout his career, as a centre-back, Danso’s goal contributions are rather impressive.
The 26-year-old centre-back has noted a total of 22 goal involvement throughout his career. He has scored ten and assisted twelve in a total of 212 appearances.
This season, he is yet to find the back of the net – hopefully, he gets back to scoring after making the switch to north London.
| Position | Matches Played | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre-back | 203 | 9 | 11 |
| Right-back | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Left-back | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive midfield | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What can Tottenham Hotspur fans expect from Kevin Danso?
Tottenham fans can expect a ball-playing defender who adds depth and versatility to the Spurs first-team squad, with the potential to make an impact both defensively and offensively. Here is a breakdown of his per 90 stats, as per fotmob.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Tackles won % | 36.8% |
| Duels won | 6.00 |
| Duels won % | 54.5% |
| Aerial duels won | 3.42 |
| Aerial duels won % | 64.1% |
| Successful passes | 54.83 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% |
| Accurate long balls | 2.67 |
| Long ball accuracy | 41.6% |
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