Daniel Adu-Adjei Explained

Daniel Adu-Adjei
Full Name:Daniel William Kwabena Adu-Adjei
Birth Date:21 June 2005
Birth Place:England
Height:1.77 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Carlisle United
(on loan from AFC Bournemouth)
Clubnumber:14
Youthclubs1:Brentford
Youthyears2:–2021
Youthclubs2:Fulham
Youthclubs3:Bournemouth
Youthyears3:2021–2023
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Bournemouth
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Poole Town (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Leyton Orient (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Carlisle United (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:1
Club-Update:23:43, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Daniel William Kwabena Adu-Adjei (born 21 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Carlisle United on loan from club AFC Bournemouth.

Early life

Born in England, he has Ghanaian heritage.[1] Adu-Adjei played football as a youngster in the London Borough of Brent.[2]

Career

Adu-Adjei joined the AFC Bournemouth academy in March 2021, following spells with the Brentford and Fulham academies.[3] He began to be integrated into the Bournemouth first-squad during the 2022–23 season and was an unused substitute in the clubs Premier League fixtures on occasion.[4] He also played on loan at Poole Town from February 2023.[5] [6] He signed a first professional contract with Bournemouth in February 2023.[7] He started the 2023–24 season playing for the Bournemouth U21 side in the Premier League Cup,[8] and the Professional Development League.[9] He made his professional debut playing for Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round, on 6 January 2024, away against Queens Park Rangers in a 3–2 win.[10] [11] On 5 June 2024, he signed a new long-term contract with Bournemouth.[12]

On 1 August 2024, Adu-Adjei joined League Two side Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bournemouth2023–24Premier League0010000010
Career total0010000010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 February 2023 . Ghanaian youngster Daniel Adu-Adjei signs first professional contract with Bournemouth . 7 January 2024 . Football Ghana.
  2. Web site: 5 February 2016 . Ghanaian teen Daniel Adu-Adjei bags hat-trick as Brent U11 romp to victory over Barking in Lester Finch Trophy . 7 January 2024 . Ghanasoccernet.
  3. Web site: 14 May 2022 . Adu-Adjei loving Cherries "community" following prolific campaign . 7 January 2024 . AFCB.
  4. Web site: Crocker . Tom . 2 March 2023 . Gary O'Neil: Daniel Adu-Adjei will be important to AFC Bournemouth . 7 January 2024 . Bournemouth Echo.
  5. Web site: Reeves . Chris . 17 February 2023 . Daniel Adu-Adjei joins on Loan from AFCB . 7 January 2024 . pooletownfc.
  6. Web site: Crocker . Tom . 21 February 2023 . Daniel Adu-Adjei signs first professional contract with Bournemouth . 7 January 2024 . Bournemouth Echo.
  7. Web site: 22 February 2023 . Daniel Adu-Adjei elated after signing first-ever professional contract with Bournemouth . 7 January 2024 . Ghana Web.
  8. Web site: 27 September 2023 . Ghanaian youngster Daniel Adu-Adjei scores winning goal for AFC Bournemouth U-20 against Charlton Athletic . 7 January 2024 . Footballghana.
  9. Web site: Crocker . Tom . 7 November 2023 . Daniel Adu-Adjei scores hat-trick in 4–3 win over Swansea . 7 January 2024 . Bournemouth Echo.
  10. Web site: 6 January 2024 . QUEENS PARK RANGERS VS. AFC BOURNEMOUTH 2 – 3 . 7 January 2024 . Soccerway.
  11. Web site: Howarth . Matthew . 6 January 2024 . Queens Park Rangers 2–3 Bournemouth: Premier League side fight back to reach FA Cup fourth round . 7 January 2024 . BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Exciting frontman Adu-Adjei signs new long-term contract . AFC Bournemouth . 5 June 2024 .
  13. Web site: DAN ADU-ADJEI JOINS UNITED. www.carlisleunited.co.uk. 1 August 2024. 2 August 2024.