DJ Buffonge

Darren Raekwon McIntosh-Buffonge (born 7 November 1998) is an English-Antiguan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder in Italy for Pergolettese on loan from Spezia.

Club career

Manchester United

Buffonge started in the youth system of Arsenal, prior to making the move across his hometown to Fulham in 2010. After five years with Fulham, Buffonge was signed by Manchester United's academy on trial ahead of the 2015–16 campaign. After impressing, the central midfielder penned scholar terms on 13 November 2015; despite missing several months with a groin injury. He left United on 30 June 2019 having not featured at first-team level, though did train with the senior squad on occasions. In the months leading up to his departure, Buffonge had trials with EFL Championship duo Derby County and Bolton Wanderers.

Spezia

On 9 August 2019, Buffonge moved abroad to join Italian Serie B side Spezia; penning a one-year contract, with the option of a further year. He made his professional debut on 18 August in the Coppa Italia, replacing Delano Burgzorg after sixty-two minutes of a defeat to Sassuolo of Serie A. His first Serie B appearance arrived a week later against Cittadella.

Loan to Pergolettese

On 31 January 2020, he was loaned to Serie C club Pergolettese.

International career

Buffonge is eligible for England and Antigua and Barbuda. In February 2017, Buffonge was selected by Antigua and Barbuda for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Costa Rica. However, Buffonge didn't appear at the tournament after being replaced by Ajani Thomas.

Personal life

Buffonge's brother, Dajour, is also a footballer; he played internationally for Montserrat.

Career statistics

As of 21 December 2019.