Amid the ongoing challenges at the club this season, a positive angle emerged in a piece by Matt Barlow in Mail Online, despite much of the focus being on the struggles faced by interim coach Igor Tudor.
“Some players seem to suspect Tudor’s unengaging approach may belittle them. These are the very same players he needs to perform if this recovery plan is going to succeed.”
One player who stands out is Kevin Danso.
“Danso is a positive influence in the dressing room. He speaks multiple languages and brings together different groups. He focuses on ‘self-reflection,’ ‘putting in hard work,’ and ‘recovering from setbacks.’”
Barlow emphasizes Kevin Danso, an Austrian centre-back with Ghanaian roots, as a key positive in the dressing room. His multilingual ability helps unite the diverse squad.
Reports show that Danso fluently speaks several languages, including English (from his time in the UK), German (from his Austrian background), French (from his stint in France with Lens), and a Ghanaian dialect like Twi, which helps him connect with players such as Mohammed Kudus.
He is also learning Spanish to communicate better with Spanish-speaking teammates like captain Cristian Romero by engaging in conversations. This skill enhances team unity in a multicultural environment.
Born on September 19, 1998, in Voitsberg, Austria, Danso moved to England at six and developed at youth academies in Reading and Milton Keynes Dons before joining FC Augsburg in 2014. He initially joined on loan in February 2025 from Lens and made significant contributions in the latter part of that season, playing in crucial UEFA Europa League matches, including reaching the final where they triumphed over Manchester United in Bilbao.
This is a player who won’t get caught up in the turmoil of the fight for survival.