George Saunders (footballer, born 1989)
George Saunders (born 10 June 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Colombian club Atlético Huila. Club career Born in London, Saunders joined the academy of Arsenal at the age of eight. He moved with his family to Spain, and was recruited by Villarreal, but was released by them, going on to join Torre Levante and then Espanyol. During this time he became the first British player to be called up to the Catalonia national football team. Ahead of the 2023 season, Saunders joiend Atlético Huila on a free transfer after seven years with Envigado. Personal life In October 2022, Saunders received Colombian citizenship. References External links Meet George Saunders, the only English footballer in South America who's trying to become a Colombian World Cup star 1989 births Living people English expatriate men's footballers English men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Colombia Envigado F.C. players Patriotas Boyacá footballers Fortaleza C.E.I.F. footballers Unión Magdalena footballers América de Cali footballers CD Eldense footballers Atlético Levante UD players Villarreal CF C players Categoría Primera A players CF Torre Levante players Men's association football midfielders CF Damm players English expatriate sportspeople in Colombia Atlético Huila footballers Footballers from Greater London