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Kofi Shaw
Kofi Ashton Shaw (born 31 August 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yeovil Town on loan from EFL League One club Bristol Rovers. CareerBorn in Gloucester, Shaw joined the West Bromwich Albion academy at the under-7s age group before being released eight years later.[3] Following his release, he joined Bristol Rovers, reportedly drawing interest from Premier League clubs in December 2022 following an impressive FA Youth Cup performance against Leyton Orient.[4][5] At the 2023–24 end of season awards, Shaw was named as Rovers' Under-18s Player of the Season.[6] The following week, he was rewarded with a first senior appearance, replacing Luke Thomas in a final-day 2–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.[7] Having remained in the first-team picture over pre-season,[8] Shaw made his first appearance of the 2024–25 season in an EFL Cup First Round defeat to Cardiff City, replacing Promise Omochere in the second-half.[9] The following week, on his first senior start, he scored a first senior goal in a 3–3 EFL Trophy Group Stage draw with Tottenham Hotspur U21, his performance improving manager Matt Taylor.[10] In September 2024, he once again was reported to be of interest to Premier League sides with Aston Villa and Southampton reportedly monitoring his development alongside Leeds United.[11] On 21 October 2024, Shaw signed a new contract until June 2027, before joining National League side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2025.[12] On 21 December 2024, he scored a first goal for the club with the equaliser in an eventual 2–1 defeat to Hartlepool United.[13] Aged 18 years and 17 days, he become the club's second youngest ever goalscorer.[14] On 10 January 2025, his loan was extended for the remainder of the season.[15] Personal lifeBorn in England, Shaw is of Ghanaian descent.[16] Career statistics
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