Andrew Osei-Bonsu Explained

Andrew Osei-Bonsu
Fullname:Andrew Kwadjo Osei-Bonsu[1]
Birth Date:4 January 1999[2]
Birth Place:Milton Keynes, England
Height:[3]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Dunstable Town
Youthyears1:2007–2017
Youthclubs1:Milton Keynes Dons
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Milton Keynes Dons
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Corby Town (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Wealdstone
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Dunstable Town
Caps4:38
Goals4:5
Years5:2018
Clubs5:Larne
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2019
Clubs6:St Ives Town
Caps6:27
Goals6:3
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Billericay Town
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2021
Clubs8:East Fife
Caps8:9
Goals8:0
Years9:2022
Clubs9:St Ives Town
Caps9:9
Goals9:0
Years10:2022–2023
Clubs10:Royston Town
Caps10:2
Goals10:0
Years11:2023
Clubs11:Yaxley
Caps11:2
Goals11:0
Years12:2023
Clubs12:Kempston Rovers
Caps12:4
Goals12:0
Years13:2023
Clubs13:Daventry Town
Years14:2023–
Clubs14:Dunstable Town
Caps14:16
Goals14:0
Club-Update:22:40, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Andrew Kwadjo Osei-Bonsu (born 4 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dunstable Town. He was previously an academy scholar of Milton Keynes Dons, and featured for the club's first team in the EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Osei-Bonsu joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at a young age, progressing through various age groups and into the club's development squad. On 9 August 2016, Osei-Bonsu made his professional debut for the first team, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–3 EFL Cup first round away win against Newport County.[4] At the end of the 2016–17 season, he was one of several academy scholars released by the club.[5]

Larne

Following brief spells with Wealdstone, Dunstable Town, and trials with Derby County and Huddersfield Town, Osei-Bonsu joined Irish NIFL Championship club Larne on 8 June 2018.[6] Following limited first team opportunities due to injury, he left the club by mutual consent in December 2018 having made six appearances.[7]

St Ives Town

On 15 January 2019, Osei-Bonsu joined St Ives Town.[8] He left the club on 13 September 2019 due to limited playing time in the 2019-20 after the arrival of a new forward.[9]

Billericay Town

On 14 November 2019, Billericay Town announced the arrival of Osei-Bonsu.[10]

East Fife

In August 2021, Osei-Bonsu signed for Scottish League One side East Fife.[11] In December 2021, Osei-Bonsu was released from his contract.[12]

St Ives Town (second spell)

On 4 March 2022, Osei-Bonsu once again signed for Southern League side St Ives Town.[13]

Royston Town

In October 2022, Osei-Bonsu signed for Royston Town.[14]

Yaxley

By January 2023 he was playing for Yaxley, scoring on his debut for the club.[15]

Daventry Town

In June 2023, Osei-Bonsu joins Daventry Town.[16]

Personal life

Osei-Bonsu is of Ghanaian descent.[17]

Career statistics

[18] [19] [20] [21]

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons2016–17League One0000101020
Wealdstone2017–18National League North100010
Dunstable Town2017–18Southern Premier3650020385
Larne2018–19NIFL Championship600060
St Ives Town2018–19Southern Premier Central2121
Career total145001010165

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2015-16 . English Football League . 5 January 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf . 2 December 2016 .
  2. Web site: Andrew Osei-Bonsu . Soccerbase . 31 January 2017 .
  3. Web site: Andrew Osei-Bonsu. 11v11. 16 April 2016.
  4. News: Newport County 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: Duo put pen to paper on pro deals . Milton Keynes Dons . 12 May 2017 . 11 June 2017 .
  6. Web site: Hassin returns & MK Dons graduates sign . Larne FC . 8 June 2018 . 9 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180611204433/http://www.larnefootballclub.co.uk/club/297253/News/view/956513 . 11 June 2018 . dead .
  7. Web site: Osei-Bonsu returns to England . 21 December 2018 . Larne FC . 22 December 2018 .
  8. http://stivestownfc.co.uk/midfielder-joins-the-ives/ Midfielder joins the Ives
  9. https://ourstives.com/club-news-from-st-ives/andrew-osei-bonsu-departs-the-ives/ Andrew Osei-Bonsu departs the Ives
  10. https://www.billericaytownfc.co.uk/squad-update-ins-and-outs/ Squad Update: Ins and Outs
  11. Web site: Andrew Osei-Bonsu relishes East Fife opportunity . Fife Today . Scott . Inglis . 26 August 2021 . 30 December 2021.
  12. Web site: Andrew Osei-Bonsu departs Bayview . East Fife FC . 30 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Saints return for Osei-Bonsu . Southern Football League . 4 March 2022 . 4 March 2022.
  14. Web site: Castle Bolsters Midfield Options. southern-football-league.co.uk. 11 October 2022. 12 October 2022.
  15. Web site: 'My ambition is to manage in the Premier League'. www.bbc.co.uk.
  16. https://dtfc.co.uk/andrew-osei-bonsu-commits-to-daventry-town/ Osei-Bonsu joins the Purple Army
  17. Web site: Andrew Osei-Bonsu. 10 February 2023. World Football.
  18. Web site: Games played by Andrew Osei-Bonsu. Soccerbase. 31 January 2017.
  19. Web site: England – A.Osei-Bonsu . Soccerway . 1 January 2018 .
  20. Web site: GOALSCORERS 17/18 . Dunstable Town FC . 1 January 2018 .
  21. Web site: NIFL - All Results . nifootballleague.com . 8 October 2018 .