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Paul-Philipp Besong (born 6 October 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for the German club Borussia Dortmund II.
Career
Besong is a youth product of SV Bausenhagen, before moving to the youth academy of Borussia Dortmund in 2009 where he spent most of his development. On 26 June 2019, he transferred to 1. FC Nürnberg, where he was initially assigned to their reserves. He was unable to play for Nürnberg's senior team as he was set back by a cruciate ligament tear in the summer of 2020, and a meniscus injury in the summer of 2021. He was loaned to Erzgebirge Aue in the 3. Liga for the 2022–23 season. After his loan, he was then sold to Borussia Dortmund II on 16 June 2023 on a 2-year contract.
Personal life
Born in Germany, Besong was born to a Cameroonian father and German mother.
References
External links
Paul-Philipp Besong at Soccerway
Paul-Philipp Besong at DFB (also available in German)