Kevin Danso

Early years

Danso joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at under 9 level having previously been a striker in the Reading academy, staying at the club until 2014 before moving to FC Augsburg in Germany.

FC Augsburg

On 3 March 2017, Danso made his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg at the age of 18 years and 165 days, becoming the youngest player to make a league appearance in the club's history. A week later, he signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Southampton loan

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.

Fortuna Düsseldorf loan

On 18 August 2020 he went to Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan. He left Fortuna upon the expiration of his contract on 24 May 2021.

Lens

On 6 August 2021, Danso joined Ligue 1 side RC Lens. On 19 March 2022, he scored his first goal with Lens against Clermont. During the 2022–23 season, he played a crucial role in helping his team secure second place in the league and qualify for the following season's Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur

On 2 February 2025, Danso joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the remainder of the season with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. He made his first appearance for Spurs on 6 February in a 4–0 defeat away to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final. Danso was selected…

Danso was eligible to represent Ghana or Austria internationally. 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. In June 2024, he was named in the Austrian squad for UEFA Euro 2024. In the group stage, Danso started in Austria's 1–0 defeat to France and made a substitute appearance in their 3–1 win over Poland, progressing to the knockouts. In the knockout round, Danso would start in Austria's 2-1 Round of 16 defeat against Turkey In October 2025, he was part of “Austrian football history” as he played the entire match in a 10–0 victory over San Marino, Austria's biggest win in international football. On 18 May 2026, Danso was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998. In the group stage, Danso would start against Argentina, and made substitute appearances against Algeria and Jordan, qualifying for the knockouts. In the knockout round, Danso would start in Austria's 3-0 Round of 32 defeat to Spain.

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

As of match played 2 July 2026

Danso was born in Austria to Ghanaian parents before moving to Milton Keynes in England at the age of six.