Cameron Antwi Explained
Cameron Antwi |
Fullname: | Cameron Akwasi Antwi[1] |
Birth Date: | 7 October 2001 |
Birth Place: | London, England |
Height: | 1.77m |
Position: | Midfielder |
Currentclub: | Newport County |
Clubnumber: | 11 |
Youthclubs1: | Fulham |
Youthyears2: | 2019–2020 |
Youthclubs2: | Blackpool |
Years1: | 2020–2022 |
Clubs1: | Blackpool |
Caps1: | 0 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2020–2021 |
Clubs2: | → Southport (loan) |
Caps2: | 2 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2021 |
Clubs3: | → AFC Telford United (loan) |
Caps3: | 8 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2022–2024 |
Clubs4: | Cardiff City |
Caps4: | 0 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 2024- |
Clubs5: | Newport County |
Caps5: | 2 |
Goals5: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 18:25, 17 August 2024 (UTC) |
Cameron Akwasi Antwi (born 7 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Newport County as a midfielder.
Early life
Antwi was born in London, England, to Ghanaian parents.[2]
Career
Blackpool
After playing youth football with Fulham, Antwi moved to Blackpool in 2019, turning professional and joining the first-team in July 2020.[3] [4] He made his debut for Blackpool on 11 November 2020, in a 3–0 win against Leeds United in the EFL Trophy.[5]
On 30 November 2020, he moved on loan to Southport until mid-January.[6]
Antwi joined AFC Telford on a month's loan on 8 October 2021.[7] The loan was extended until January 2022,[8] although Antwi was re-called by Blackpool on 29 December 2021.[9] He was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[10]
Cardiff City
Antwi signed for Cardiff City in August 2022.[11] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season.[12]
Newport County
In July 2024 Antwi signed for Newport County.[13] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[14]
Notes and References
- efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf . 2020-09-11 . English Football League . https://web.archive.org/web/20210214164743/https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/202021/efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf . 2021-02-14 . PDF.
- Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Fulham hand contract to Ghanaian Starlet Cameron Antwi. 9 January 2018. 25 August 2021. kickgh.com. 25 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825165027/https://www.kickgh.com/more/ghanaians-abroad/4331-exclusive-fulham-hand-contract-to-ghanaian-starlet-cameron-antwi. live.
- Web site: Former Fulham youngster signs professional terms with Blackpool. www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. 5 July 2020. 6 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706044034/https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/former-fulham-youngster-signs-professional-terms-blackpool-2903728. live.
- Web site: Antwi Signs On As A Pro - Blackpool Youngster Signs First Pro Deal With The Club. www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 5 July 2020. 5 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705042358/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2020/july/antwi-signs-on-as-a-pro---blackpool-youngster-signs-first-pro-deal-with-the-club/. live.
- Web site: Report Blackpool 3-0 Leeds United U21. www.leedsunited.com. 11 April 2023. 11 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230411095401/https://www.leedsunited.com/newsmobile/academy/27309/preview-blackpool-v-leeds-united-u21s/. live.
- Web site: Antwi Loaned To Southport. www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 6 February 2021. 24 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124161950/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2020/november/antwi-loaned-to-southport/. live.
- https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/post/antwi-links-up-with-afc-telford-on-loan "Antwi Links Up With AFC Telford On Loan"
- https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpools-ewan-bange-seals-fresh-loan-move-after-prolific-spell-with-bamber-bridge-3451051 "Blackpool's Ewan Bange seals fresh loan move after prolific spell with Bamber Bridge"
- Web site: Blackpool hand shirt numbers to youngsters to ensure tonight's game against Middlesbrough goes ahead. www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. 29 December 2021. 29 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229151411/https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-hand-shirt-numbers-to-youngsters-to-ensure-tonights-game-against-middlesbrough-goes-ahead-3509518. live.
- Web site: Club Confirms Retained List. www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 10 May 2022. 10 May 2022. 10 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510090037/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/post/club-confirms-retained-list-may-22. live.
- Web site: U21 | Cameron Antwi and Raheem Conte sign for City | Cardiff. www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. 14 August 2022. 11 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220811181749/https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/u21-cameron-antwi-and-raheem-conte-sign-city. live.
- Web site: 2023/24 Retained List Cardiff . 7 June 2024 . www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk . en.
- Web site: Courtney Baker-Richardson and Cameron Antwi join Newport County. 10 July 2024. BBC Sport.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cjdk5ky8zj9t Antwi Newport debut