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title: "Wolverhampton Wanderers: Fans hail Leander Dendoncker after birthday post"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolverhampton-wanderers-fans-hail-leander-dendoncker-after-birthday-post/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-04-16T08:50:59Z"
modified: "2020-04-16T08:50:59Z"
---

# Wolverhampton Wanderers: Fans hail Leander Dendoncker after birthday post

**Many Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have hailed Leander Dendoncker after the Midlands club wished the defensive midfield player a happy birthday on their official [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1250367467039449092) page.**

Dendoncker has made 72 appearances in all competitions since joining the Wanderers, scoring six goals. He has shown his versatility for the club by playing not only in holding midfield but also as a centre-back and a central midfield player, according to [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leander-dendoncker/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/168157/plus/0?saison=&verein=543&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=). The Belgian international has also earned nine senior international caps for his native country.

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Dendoncker has enjoyed a relatively impressive season in the Premier League so far, as he wins 5.3 duels per game, whilst also averaging 1.9 tackles and clearances in addition to 1.2 interceptions per match, according to [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/leander-dendoncker/190405). He has shown his ability on the ball as well, averaging 32.3 accurate passes at an 84 per cent success rate in the top flight.

These WWFC supporters hailed the 25-year old, with a couple of fans claiming that he is ‘underrated’:

> Our most underrated player
>
> — Jamie (@Jawilliams98) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/Jawilliams98/status/1250368565091487748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Here comes the Dendoncker… WANDERER! 🐺🐺🐺
>
> — Jon Charles Pick (@JonCharles\_) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/JonCharles_/status/1250371034647343104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I love this man with all my heart
>
> — 🟧Saam⬛️ (@saamsadface) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/saamsadface/status/1250385086278746112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Great player!
>
> — Alun Williams (@alunwilliams19) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/alunwilliams19/status/1250371255901061122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> All the best Leander\
> stay fit stay strong stay stay strong
>
> — Steve Ellis (@SteveEl43720661) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/SteveEl43720661/status/1250372334671867905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> One of the most underrated midfielders in the Premier League. Happy Birthday Donk! 🧡🖤🐺
>
> — Andy Roden ☃ (@andyroden) [April 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/andyroden/status/1250380192922718208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Wolves fans, what do you think of Dendoncker? Comment below!***