Andrew Buah Explained

Andrew Buah
Birth Date:4 May 2006
Birth Place:Manchester, England[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Port Vale
Clubnumber:28
Youthyears1:2021–2023
Youthclubs1:Port Vale
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Port Vale
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Newcastle Town (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:13:27, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Andrew Buah (born 4 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Port Vale.

Career

Buah joined Port Vale after impressing in a trial game at Keele University in 2021.[1] He made his first-team debut on 10 October 2023, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute for Ethan Chislett in a 1–1 draw with Newcastle United U21 in an EFL Trophy group stage game at Vale Park.[2] The following month, he was played out of position at left-wing-back against Wrexham in his first start in senior football, and manager Andy Crosby said that he should "be really proud of his performance".[3] On 23 December, he joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Newcastle Town on a work experience loan, alongside youth-team teammates Eli Fisher and Daniel Mahaffy.[4] However, he picked up an injury and was not able to feature for the club.[1] He signed a one-year professional contract in July 2024 after manager Darren Moore concluded that he "possesses all of the raw attributes to kick on and become a real asset to our squad".[5]

Style of play

Buah is a versatile forward with an exciting playing style.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale2023–24EFL League One1000002030
2024–25EFL League Two0000100010
Total1000102040
Newcastle Town (loan)2023–24Northern Premier League
Division One West
0000000000
Career total1000102040

Notes and References

  1. News: Baggaley . Mike . Vale planning for stars of the future . 8 January 2024 . Valiant's Substack . 8 January 2024.
  2. News: Carville . Matthew . Match Report Port Vale 1-1 Newcastle United U21s - Port Vale win 3-2 on pens . 10 October 2023 . Port Vale F.C. . 10 October 2023 . en-gb.
  3. News: Baggaley . Mike . Port Vale take consolations from Wrexham defeat . 12 November 2023 . Valiant's Substack . 8 November 2023.
  4. News: Several Scholars Head Out on Work Experience Loans . 23 December 2023 . Port Vale F.C. . 23 December 2023 . en-gb.
  5. News: Andrew Buah signs first professional contract with Port Vale Port Vale FC . 2 July 2024 . Port Vale FC . 2 July 2024 . en.
  6. News: Baggaley . Mike . Vale youngsters making the grade . 25 June 2024 . Valiant's Substack . 24 June 2024.