Draft:Kofi Awoonor

Kofi Awoonor
Personal information
Full name Kofi Awoonor
Date of birth (2001-12-24) 24 December 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
Orlando Pirates SC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Ahly Rovers
2021–2022 FK Dečić
2021–2022 Soccer Intellectuals FC
2024– Orlando Pirates SC (NPFL)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kofi Awoonor (born 24 December 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a left central defender or left back, and can also operate as a defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Orlando Pirates Sport Club in the Namibia Premier Football League.

Early life

Awoonor was born on 24 December 2001 in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in the Winneba area of Ghana and began playing football from a young age. He started his development at Soccer Intellectuals FC before earning an opportunity at the prestigious Feyenoord Academy in the Netherlands.

Club career

Youth career

Awoonor began his development at Soccer Intellectuals FC in Ghana before earning an opportunity at the Feyenoord Academy in the Netherlands, one of Europe's most respected youth development programmes.

Ahly Rovers (2018–2020)

After his European spell, Awoonor returned to Ghana and joined Ahly Rovers development squad. During his time at the club, he was awarded Discovery of the Year, recognising his outstanding development and potential.

FK Dečić (2021–2022)

Awoonor signed a professional contract with FK Dečić of Tuzi, Montenegro on 5 August 2021, valid until 30 June 2022.[1] The contract was certified by the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG). His move to Europe represented a significant milestone in his career, gaining professional experience in the Montenegrin First Football League. FK Dečić, founded in 1926, is one of Montenegro's established top-flight clubs.

Soccer Intellectuals FC (2021–2022)

Following his time in Montenegro, Awoonor returned to Ghana and rejoined Soccer Intellectuals FC, where he was awarded Young Player of the Year for his performances during the season.

Orlando Pirates Sport Club (2024–present)

On 30 January 2024, Awoonor signed a professional contract with Orlando Pirates Sport Club (OPSC), based in Windhoek, Namibia, competing in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL).[2] The contract ran through 30 June 2024.

International career

Awoonor has represented the Ghana U17 national team, earning 2 caps and contributing 2 assists — demonstrating his ability to influence play from a defensive position.

Style of play

Standing at 1.92 metres, Awoonor is a physically imposing defender who combines aerial dominance with technical ability. He is left-footed and capable of playing as a left central defender, left back, or defensive midfielder, offering tactical versatility. He is noted for his pace, physical strength, and quality in passing and distribution.

Career statistics

Club

Club Country League Season League
Apps Goals Assists
Ahly Rovers Ghana 2018–2020
FK Dečić Montenegro Montenegrin First Football League 2021–2022
Soccer Intellectuals FC Ghana 2021–2022
Orlando Pirates SC Namibia Namibia Premier Football League 2024–

International

Team Period Caps Goals Assists
Ghana U17 2017–2018 2 0 2

Honours

Individual

  • Young Player of the Year – Soccer Intellectuals FC
  • Discovery of the Year – Ahly Rovers

References

  1. ^ Professional Player Contract between FK Dečić and Kofi Awoonor, certified by the Football Association of Montenegro, Registration Commission, dated 1 August 2021.
  2. ^ Standard Player Contract between Orlando Pirates Sport Club and Kofi Awoonor, signed in Windhoek, Namibia, 30 January 2024.


Category:2001 births Category:Living people Category:Ghanaian footballers Category:Association football defenders Category:FK Dečić players Category:Expatriate footballers in Montenegro Category:Expatriate footballers in Namibia Category:Ghanaian expatriate footballers

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