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Plays 90 minutes on debut Danso registered one tackle (zero won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Brentford.

Impact Danso was immediately handed a full workload following his loan move from Tottenham and matched Daniel Ballard with seven clearances at the heart of Sunderland's defense. His physical presence should complement Ballard well as the pair develop their partnership, although Danso's offside position and interference with Caoimhin Kelleher resulted in Ballard's potential first-half goal being disallowed. Playing the entire match immediately after his arrival suggests Danso is already in position to take on a significant role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Completes Sunderland move Danso completed a season-long loan deal from Tottenham to Sunderland on Tuesday.

Impact Danso asked to leave Tottenham before the end of the summer transfer window, and the Austria international got his wish granted with a season-long loan move to the Black Cats. Danso will continue playing in the Premier League and should be in line for steady minutes at the back for Sunderland once he gets back to full match fitness, though he'll compete with Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele and Daniel Ballard for playing time.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eight clearances versus Spain Danso recorded one tackle (zero won), one block and eight clearances and drew one foul in Thursday's 3-0 defeat versus Spain.

Impact Danso filled the stat sheet because he was under pressure for the entire game, but didn't cover himself in glory while attempting to limit the Spain attackers and lost Mikel Oyarzabal on two goals. He has recorded at least one clearance in every contest, totaling 16 and posting three blocks, two tackles (zero on target) and one off-target shot, with no clean sheets.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton and Tottenham agree £50m deal for defender Luka Vuskovic as Spurs retain sell-on clause

Brighton have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign highly-rated teenage defender Luka Vuskovic in a deal worth up to £50 million. The...

JULY 1 • goal

Brighton and Tottenham agree £50m deal for defender Luka Vuskovic as Spurs retain sell-on clause

Starts on Monday Danso had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 loss against Argentina.

Impact Danso started the game ahead of Philipp Lienhart and saw plenty of the ball as Austria attempted to build from the back, recording 90 touches and completing 87% of his passes. He won four of five aerial duels and added two blocks. He was frequently dragged around as Austria's pressing structure allowed Argentina to frequently create overloads, especially down the right side.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Physical center-back Danso has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Rangnick with a powerful and combative defensive option capable of competing for a starting ber...

Impact Danso wrapped up a challenging season with Tottenham in the Premier League, fighting for minutes in a squad loaded with high-end defensive talent ahead of him in the pecking order. Even so, the defender brings aerial dominance, tough one-on-one defending and a powerful physical presence that gives Austria a more rugged and aggressive edge alongside the technically gifted Philipp Lienhart and David Alaba, and his quality remains unquestioned despite the frustrating lack of club minutes after finishing the campaign with 24 Premier League appearances across 1,491 minutes in a season that saw Spurs flirt with relegation to the Championship. Danso heads into the World Cup with a chip on his shoulder and plenty to prove, looking to showcase his unquestionable defensive ability on the biggest stage and remind everyone he belongs among the game's elite.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in season finale Danso had four shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Everton.

Impact Danso had a strong performance on the final day of the season, helping keep Spurs in the Premier League with the win. He helped keep a clean sheet, recording nine clearances and one interception on the defensive end. He also took four shots, however he failed to put one on target. Danso played a massive role during the final stretch of the season and helped stabilize a struggling backline. With rumors swirling around Cristian Romero's future, Danso could be in line to be a first-choice starter next season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Tottenham threw away two huge points in their fight for Premier League survival as they were held to a 1-1 draw by already-safe Leeds on Mon...

MAY 11 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

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MAY 3 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

Tottenham reports racist abuse of defender Kevin Danso to police

Tottenham has condemned what the club described as “vile, dehumanizing racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso following the 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier League

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Tottenham react to 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Kevin Danso following Brighton draw as Austrian defender addresses 'vile' comments

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed their absolute disgust following the racist abuse directed at defender Kevin Danso in the wake of their rec...

APRIL 19 • goal

Tottenham react to 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Kevin Danso following Brighton draw as Austrian defender addresses 'vile' comments

Tottenham's Cristian Romero Out For Rest Of Season As Spurs Battle Relegation

Tottenham have suffered a devastating setback in their fight against relegation with news that captain Cristian Romero will miss the rest of...

APRIL 13 • FOX SPORTS

Tottenham's Cristian Romero Out For Rest Of Season As Spurs Battle Relegation

Bench option Danso (toe) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Fulham.

Impact Danso is back in the squad Sunday after a toe injury left him out for the last month, fit enough for a bench role. With the. club currelty playing Palhinha out of position in the defense. This is a huge return for the club, likely to push for starting time soon to help their injured defense.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Danso (toe) is back available for Sunday's clash against Fulham after resuming training this week, coach Igor Tudor said in the press conference.

Impact Danso has resumed training this week and is available again for Sunday's clash against Fulham after missing the last four matches due to a toe injury. The center-back will need to earn his place under new coach Igor Tudor and is expected to compete with Radu Dragusin for a starting role until Cristian Romero returns.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Danso (toe) was spotted back in team training Wednesday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Fulham, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard.

Impact Danso has missed the last four matches with a toe injury but looks to be closing in on a return after getting back on the training pitch Wednesday. The defender is trending toward being available for Sunday's trip to Craven Cottage and should be firmly in the mix if he checks all the boxes. That said, the Austrian will still have to earn the trust of new coach Igor Tudor and prove he deserves a regular spot in the starting back line moving forward.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham ARE getting relegated! Mismanaged Spurs showing that they're not too big to go down

It was the most hotly-anticipated north London derby since their Champions League showdown of 2022. Arsenal, off the back of two hugely disa...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

Tottenham ARE getting relegated! Mismanaged Spurs showing that they're not too big to go down

Weeks before available Danso (toe) is out for the next few weeks as he recovers, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kevin. It's going forward. It's still weeks before he's available."

Impact Danso will not yet be an option and is still sidelined for the next few weeks, probably not returning until at least the end of the month. This is a major absence after two games already missed, likely to miss at least two to three more games. The club then continues with minimal options in the center of defense, with only Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin available.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Man United Danso (toe) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Manchester United, manager Thomas Frank told media during Thursday's press conference. "We will know a little bit more th...

Impact Judging by Frank's words, he'll miss the team's upcoming two matches at the latest, and if he's able to return within the month, he could probably be a late call to face Arsenal on Sunday, Feb. 22. Danso has been a solid depth piece for the Spurs, and in his absence, Pape Sarr and Joao Palhinha could emerge as backup alternatives for the center-back position as well as Radu Dragusin.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe injury Danso missed Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City due to a toe injury, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard. "Kevin, anot...

Impact Danso will be evaluated this week after suffering a toe injury during last week's Champions League clash against Frankfurt, which forced him to miss Sunday's draw against Manchester City. The defender is expected to learn the extent of the issue in the coming days and whether he will need time on the sidelines. If he is ruled out, it would be a blow for the Spurs, as he has started four of his last five appearances, and his absence would force an adjustment, with Pape Sarr emerging as a potential candidate to see increased playing time in the defensive area.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Danso is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Danso is not with the team Sunday and adds another defender to the injury list for the club, with the defender not on the team sheet. This is rough for the club after he started in their last three games and is already without Micky van de Ven (undisclosed), forcing Radu Dragusin into his first start all season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham Player Ratings: Solanke Justifies Selection With Decisive Goal vs. Dortmund

Tottenham eased the pressure on under-fire head coach Thomas Frank with a 2-0 win at home to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tu...

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Tottenham Player Ratings: Solanke Justifies Selection With Decisive Goal vs. Dortmund

Keeps clean sheet versus Palace Danso generated two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute.

Impact Danso made his first start since Dec. 2 Sunday with Cristian Romero (suspension) out. He played very well in his captain's absence as he helped keep a clean sheet for the second time this season. He recorded a whopping 16 clearances, won 11 duels and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He will likely return to the bench Thursday at Brentford with Romero's ban now over.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in Sunday's clean sheet Danso registered one tackle (one won) and 19 clearances in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Everton.

Impact With Cristian Romero (groin) still out, Danso made his third consecutive start (all competitions) Sunday. He kept his first clean sheet in the Premier League, making a whopping 19 clearances, winning six duels, blocking two shots and winning one tackle on the defensive end. He played the full 90 minutes for the second time in the Premier League this season. Romero should be able to make his return somewhat soon, which will put Danso back on the bench.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loan move made permanent Danso has permanently transferred to Tottenham from Lens, accoridng to his new club.

Impact Danso joined Spurs halfway through the season on loan and always looked likely to link back up with the club on a permanent move, with that coming to fruition. This comes after starting in 10 of his 13 appearances with the club, shaping out a decent role that led to a UEL final win. He will hope for a similar role next campaign in his first full season with the club.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench Thursday Danso (hamstring) featured off the bench for a five minutes on Thursday against Frankfurt, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Danso featured off the bench for five minutes on Thursday, confirming he has fully recovered from his hamstring injury. He made a good impact during those few minutes, contributing four clearances to help his team secure the win and qualification for the semi-finals of the Europa League.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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