Isaac Asante Explained

Isaac Asante
Birth Date:21 August 2002
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Height:1.78 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Mechelen
Clubnumber:39
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Lokeren U17
Youthyears2:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Lokeren Reserves
Youthyears3:2019–2020
Youthclubs3:OH Leuven
Years1:2020–2023
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Caps2:16
Goals2:1
Years3:2023–
Caps3:18
Goals3:2
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Mechelen
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Club-Update:3 August 2024

Isaac Asante (born 21 August 2002) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Belgian Pro League club KV Mechelen and their reserve squad Jong Mechelen.

Club career

Asante made his professional debut for OH Leuven on 15 August 2020 in a 1–1 draw against Genk.[1] In July 2022, Asante was sent to the OH Leuven under-23 side in the Belgian third tier for the season.[2] He scored his first goal for the under-23 in a 1–1 match against KSK Heist on 10 September.[3]

Personal life

Born in Accra, Ghana, Asante moved to Belgium with his family at a young age.[4]

Career statistics

Club

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ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
OH Leuven2020–21Belgian First Division A500050
2021–2200000000
Total5000000050
OH Leuven U232022–23Belgian National Division 1910091
Career total140000000141

Notes and References

  1. Web site: gettyimages.com. Isaac Asante of OH Leuven during the Jupiler Pro League match between KRC Genk and OH Leuven at the Luminus Arena on August 15, 2020 in Genk, Belgium.. 15 August 2020. 11 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Sports World Ghana. Ghanaian midfielder Isaac Asante set for OH Leuven exit . 22 May 2022 . 11 January 2023.
  3. Web site: . U23: 1-1-GELIJKSPEL OP HET VELD VAN KSK HEIST. 11 September 2022. 11 January 2023. dutch.
  4. Web site: sportsworldghana.com. Exclusive: Isaac Asante promoted to OH Leuven senior team. 12 November 2020. 11 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Isaac Asante. footballdatabase.