Brother of Kevin Danso

“All our gratitude belongs to Austria”

After the EURO, Kevin Danso could become the most expensive ÖFB player of all time; the Lens legionnaire is in demand throughout Europe. The son of a Ghanaian migrant family has already lived in many countries and speaks four languages. His love belongs to martial arts, his gratitude to Austria. But it was an email from his brother that opened the door to the national team.

"A great talent. Wouldn't you like to have a look at him?" Emmanuel Danso has archived the email from March 12, 2013 to the ÖFB. From England, Milton Keynes to be precise, the big brother had to draw the attention of red-white-red soccer to Kevin. "Manfred Zsak then invited him to the U15s." The rest is history ...

... which is set to reach its next high point for Austria's defensive boss at the EURO. The 25-year-old will become a key player, a legionnaire with Lens, market value 25 million euros, sought after in Europe. Also thanks to Emmanuel, who advises and manages his brother. But first things first.