Today brought the world several famous people who closely tied their lives with soccer:
Jeremain Lens (1987) — former Dutch midfielder. Previously, the Dutchman played for Sunderland, Dynamo Kyiv, AZ, NEC, and PSV. Champion, as well as holder of the Dutch Cup and Super Cup, holder of the Ukrainian Cup, and bronze medalist of the 2014 World Cup. In the summer of 2013, he signed a 4-year contract with Dynamo. After two seasons, he moved to Sunderland. According to rumors, the transfer sum amounted to 24 million euros. Lens' last club was the French Versaillais.
Danilo Silva (1986) — former Brazilian defender who once played for Dynamo Kyiv. During his career, he played for clubs such as New York Red Bulls, Guarani, São Paulo, and Internacional. Holder of the 2011 Ukrainian Super Cup and the 2014 and 2015 Ukrainian Cups, as well as winner of the Ukrainian Championship for the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 seasons. Retired in 2020 at Los Angeles Galaxy.