Francis Dadzie Explained

Francis Dadzie
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Ghana
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Kerala United FC
Youthclubs1:Asante Kotoko
Youthyears1:2012
Years1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Bechem United
Years2:2015
Clubs2:NorthEast United
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Sporting Clube de Goa
Caps3:22
Goals3:9
Years4:2018–2021
Clubs4:Aizawl FC
Caps4:18
Goals4:7
Years5:2021–
Clubs5:Kerala United FC
Caps5:6
Goals5:3
Club-Update:5 February 2021

Francis Dadzie is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Kerala United FC in the Kerala Premier League.

Career

Early career

In 2012, Dadzie signed for Asante Kotoko of the Ghana Premier League.[2] He soon went on to join fellow Premier League side Bechem United FC.[3] In January 2014, Dadzie went on trial with the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer but failed to make it to the team.[4]

NorthEast United

On 6 August 2015 it was announced that Dadzie would sign for NorthEast United FC of the Indian Super League.[5] Dadzi is the Youngest Foreign Player of NorthEast United also He is the Youngest Goalscorer in NorthEast United Jersey.

Sporting clube de Goa

On 6 October 2016 it was announced that Dadzie signed for Sporting Clube de Goa[6] of the Goa Professional League.He has been added to the team and also made his debut in the Goa Professional League match on the same day. He had a rather memorable debut against St. Cruz Club Of Cavelossim as he scored two goals and led his team to a 2–0 victory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian job: Francis Dadzie's North East United begin Super League Tuesday.
  2. News: GLO PREMIER LEAGUE 2012-2013 – SEASON PREVIEW. 6 August 2015. West African Football. 10 June 2012. 5 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011645/http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/10/06/glo-premier-league-2012-2013-season-preview/. live.
  3. News: Ghana Premier League Matchday 14: Kotoko on song, Hearts held, Hasaacas bounce back. 6 August 2015. Agoronet. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035339/http://agoronet.com/index.php/news/19-newscenter/ghana/gh-football/515-ghana-premier-league-matchday-14-kotoko-on-song-hearts-held-hasaacas-bounce-back. live.
  4. News: Goldberg. Jamie. Ghanaian teenager Francis Dadzie is on trial with the Portland Timbers. 6 August 2015. Oregon Live. 4 February 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131456/http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2014/02/ghanaian_teenager_francis_dadz.html. live.
  5. News: NorthEast United sign Francis Dadzie. 6 August 2015. Goal.com. 6 August 2015. 6 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306221630/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2015/08/06/14201262/indian-super-league-northeast-united-sign-francis-dadzie. live.
  6. Web site: Sporting Club de Goa sign Francis Dadzie & scored a brace on his debut in Goa ProLeague. thefangarage.com. 3 January 2017. 4 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170104001525/http://thefangarage.com/articles/7487-sporting-club-de-goa-sign-francis-dadzie-and-scored-a-brace-on-his-debut-in-goa-pro-league. 6 October 2016.