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'''Akwasi Fobi-Edusei''' (born 12 September 1986), sometimes listed as '''Akwasi Fobe-Edusei''' or simply '''Akwasi Edusei''', is an English [[association footballer]] currently playing for [[Isthmian League]] Division One South club [[Crawley Down Gatwick F.C.|Crawley Down Gatwick]].
'''Akwasi Fobi-Edusei''' (born 12 September 1986), sometimes listed as '''Akwasi Fobe-Edusei''' or simply '''Akwasi Edusei''', is an English former professional [[association footballer|footballer]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Born in [[Camberwell]], [[London]], he began his career with [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], where he made 9 appearances in [[The Football League]].<ref>[http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=34813 Soccerbase.com]</ref> In 2005 he then went on to score the winning goal against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] at Anfield in the [[FA Youth Cup]] 4th round.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} In 2006 it was reported on Sky Sports News that his performances had alerted both [[Millwall F.C.|Millwall]] and [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] who were both weighing up offers for the young winger.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} He is well known for his lightning pace and strong left foot.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} It was alleged{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} in 2006 that he was called up to the Ghana under-19 national side where both of his parents are from but due to injury had to pull out. He has also played on loan for [[Welling United F.C.|Welling United]]<ref>[http://www.wellingunited.com/edusei.php Welling United official website]</ref> and [[Farnborough F.C.|Farnborough]].<ref>[http://www.farnboroughfc.co.uk/player.php?mid=102&id=151&pid=136 Farnborough F.C. official website]</ref> In 2013 he was released by [[Burgess Hill Town F.C.|Burgess Hill Town]] and was signed by [[Hastings United F.C.|Hastings United]] on a free transfer. On 28 November he joined [[Horsham F.C.|Horsham]] but failed to start a match, making 13 substitute appearances, before joining [[Crawley Down Gatwick F.C.|Crawley Down Gatwick]] in March 2014.
Born in [[Camberwell]], [[London]], he began his career with [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], where he made 9 appearances in [[The Football League]].<ref>[https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34813 Soccerbase.com] {{webarchive |url=https://archive.today/20120913221204/http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=34813 |date=2012-09-13}}</ref> He has also played on loan for [[Welling United F.C.|Welling United]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wellingunited.com/edusei.php |title=Welling United official website |access-date=19 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716054747/http://www.wellingunited.com/edusei.php |archive-date=16 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and [[Farnborough F.C.|Farnborough]].<ref>[http://www.farnboroughfc.co.uk/player.php?mid=102&id=151&pid=136 Farnborough F.C. official website]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2013, he was released by [[Burgess Hill Town F.C.|Burgess Hill Town]] and was signed by [[Hastings United F.C.|Hastings United]] on a free transfer. On 28 November he joined [[Horsham F.C.|Horsham]] but failed to start a match, making 13 substitute appearances, before joining [[Crawley Down Gatwick F.C.|Crawley Down Gatwick]] in March 2014.


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Latest revision as of 06:14, 30 October 2024

Akwasi Fobi-Edusei
Personal information
Full name Akwasi Fobi-Edusei[1]
Date of birth (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 38)[1]
Place of birth Camberwell, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Left-back
Youth career
Gillingham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Gillingham 9 (0)
2006 Welling United 12 (0)
2006 Walton & Hersham ? (?)
2006–2007 Ramsgate 17 (1)
2007 East Thurrock ? (?)
2008 Tonbridge Angels ? (?)
2008–2009 Farnborough ? (?)
2009 Halesowen Town 1 (0)
2009 Margate 3 (1)
2009–2013 Burgess Hill Town
2013 Hastings United 9 (1)
2013–2014 Horsham 13 (1)
2014–? Crawley Down Gatwick ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:12, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

Akwasi Fobi-Edusei (born 12 September 1986), sometimes listed as Akwasi Fobe-Edusei or simply Akwasi Edusei, is an English former professional footballer.

Playing career

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Born in Camberwell, London, he began his career with Gillingham, where he made 9 appearances in The Football League.[2] He has also played on loan for Welling United[3] and Farnborough.[4] In 2013, he was released by Burgess Hill Town and was signed by Hastings United on a free transfer. On 28 November he joined Horsham but failed to start a match, making 13 substitute appearances, before joining Crawley Down Gatwick in March 2014.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Queen Anne Press. p. 131. ISBN 1-85291-651-6.
  2. ^ Soccerbase.com Archived 2012-09-13 at archive.today
  3. ^ "Welling United official website". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
  4. ^ Farnborough F.C. official website[permanent dead link‍]


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