Sadik Fofana | |
Birth Date: | 16 May 2003 |
Birth Place: | Aachen, Germany |
Height: | 1.92 m |
Position: | Defender, midfielder |
Currentclub: | Bayer Leverkusen |
Youthyears1: | 2008–2013 |
Youthclubs1: | Kohlscheider BC |
Youthyears2: | 2013–2018 |
Youthclubs2: | SpVgg Straß |
Youthyears3: | 2018–2020 |
Youthclubs3: | Alemannia Aachen |
Youthyears4: | 2020–2021 |
Youthclubs4: | Bayer Leverkusen |
Years1: | 2021– |
Clubs1: | Bayer Leverkusen |
Caps1: | 0 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2022–2023 |
Clubs2: | → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) |
Caps2: | 19 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2023–2024 |
Clubs3: | → Fortuna Sittard (loan) |
Caps3: | 11 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 2022–2023 |
Nationalteam1: | Germany U20 |
Nationalcaps1: | 6 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalyears2: | 2024– |
Nationalteam2: | Togo |
Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 19 May 2024 |
Ntupdate: | 22 March 2024 |
Sadik Fofana (born 16 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Bayer Leverkusen. Born in Germany, he represents Togo at international level.
Fofana started his career with German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.[1] In 2022, he was sent on loan to 1. FC Nürnberg in the German second tier.[2] On 24 July 2022, Fofana debuted for 1. FC Nürnberg during a 2−0 win over Greuther Fürth.[3]
On 25 July 2023, Fofana joined Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie on loan.[4]
Born in Germany, Fofana is of Togolese descent.[5] He was called up to the Germany U20s in September 2022.[6]
Fofana received his first-call up for Togo in November 2023 for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Senegal, without making his debut.[7] On 14 March 2024, he was called up to Togo national team coach Paulo Duarte's squad ahead of friendlies against Niger and Libya.[8] He made his full international debut on 22 March, starting in a 2−1 victory against Niger.[9]