Darren Junior Buffonge
Darren Junior (DJ) Buffonge is a midfielder currently playing in Manchester United’s Under-18 team.
| Darren Junior Buffonge | |||||||||
| Full Name | Darren Raekwon McIntosh-Buffonge | ||||||||
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1988 | ||||||||
| Age | 36 years | ||||||||
| Place of Birth | London | ||||||||
| Position | Midfield | ||||||||
| Nationality | English | ||||||||
| Current club | Manchester United | ||||||||
| Previous club/s | Fulham; Arsenal | ||||||||
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Youth career
Darren Junior is a midfielder capable of playing on either wing or centrally. Comfortable on the ball and with a good turn of pace, he has a reputation for being creative, expressive and dangerous form set pieces.
Having started his career at Arsenal he joined Fulham in his early teens and broke into their Under-18 side whilst he was still an Under-15 in 2013/14. He continued his development up an age group in the 2014/15 season and decided not to sign a scholarship with the club. He went on trial with Manchester United for the start of the 2015/16 season and impressed in three Under-18 league games, assisting three goals. His trial was cut short due to a groin injury but once fit again he signed permanently for United in November 2015.
International
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Under-18 | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | ||
| Manchester United | 2015-16 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Career total | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
