Who are Steven Defour? Man Utd (£15m Transfer Target)

Steven Defour go to Racing Genk in 2002 when the team KV Mechelen bankruptcy is part of the mass exodus of young talent the club. Genk He is a substitute for the 2004-05 season, but the big breakthrough was the following season, when the 17-year-old has shown he is a playmaker in the midfield with the ability to pass. Defour Ajax wanted to leave soon after, but Genk reject the transfer. Breath after the negotiations, he finally signed a contract for the standard. 

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was so impressed with Defour’s midfield dynamism for Standard and Belgium that he sent him a get-well message, following an injury nearly two years ago. Defour ended up in hospital after seriously damaging his foot and was amazed to open a letter containing words of encouragement from the United boss. After returning to full fitness, he admitted he knew United were ‘closely monitoring’ him and confided to friends he felt ready to test himself in the Barclays Premier League.

Personal information
Full name	Steven Arnold Defour
Date of birth	15 April 1988 (age 23)
Place of birth	Mechelen, Belgium
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Standard Liège
Number	8
Youth career
	Mechelen
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2002–2004	Mechelen
2004–2006	Genk	30	(1)
2006–	Standard Liège	124	(13)
National team
2006–	Belgium	30	(1)