Michael Davis (born 21 January 2002) is a Belgian professional

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who plays as a

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for Young Reds on loan from

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Club career

On 16 August 2022, Davis was loaned by

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for the 2022–23 season, with an option to buy. At Antwerp, he was assigned to the reserves squad Young Reds, which plays in the third-tier

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. On 4 July 2023, he returned to Young Reds on a permanent basis and signed a two-year contract.

References

2002 births Black Belgian sportspeople 21st-century Belgian sportsmen Living people Belgian men's footballers Belgium men's youth international footballers Men's association football central defenders R.W.D. Molenbeek (2015) players K.V. Mechelen players S.K. Beveren players Royal Antwerp F.C. players Challenger Pro League players Belgian National Division 1 players {{Belgium-footy-defender-stub