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Kenneth John Monkou (born 29 November 1964) is a Dutch former professional footballer and pundit. Born in Suriname, he made an appearance for the Netherlands Olympic football team. As a player, he was as a centre-back who notably played in the Premier League for both Chelsea and Southampton, where he played just under 300 league appearances for both. He had previously played in the Eredivise for Feyenoord and wound up his career in the Football League with Huddersfield Town. Monkou is an ambassador for the Professional Footballers' Association and Show Racism the Red Card. He has also appeared as a pundit for Chelsea TV.

Quick facts about Ken Monkou

  • Full name: Ken Monkou
  • Born: 1964-11-29
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q137724

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Who is Ken Monkou?

Kenneth John Monkou (born 29 November 1964) is a Dutch former professional footballer and pundit.

What nationality is Ken Monkou?

Ken Monkou is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Ken Monkou born?

Ken Monkou was born on 1964-11-29.

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