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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Kelvin Ofori
| name = Kelvin Ofori
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|07|27|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|07|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana<ref name="wf"/>
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana<ref name="wf"/>
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| death_date =
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| death_place =
| height = 1.72 m<ref name="wf"/>
| height = 1.72 m<ref name="wf"/>
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]], [[attacking midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]
| currentclub = [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]]
| clubnumber = 14
| clubnumber = 97
| youthyears1 = 2011–2019
| youthyears1 = 2011–2019
| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]]
| years1 = 2019–
| years1 = 2019–2021
| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]
| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]
| caps1 = 12
| caps1 = 12
| goals1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2019–
| years2 = 2019–2021
| clubs2 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf II]]
| clubs2 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf II]]
| caps2 = 9
| caps2 = 9
| goals2 = 3
| goals2 = 3
| club-update = 7 August 2021
| years3 = 2021–2022
| clubs3 = [[SC Paderborn 07|SC Paderborn]]
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| caps3 = 15
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| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2021
| clubs4 = [[SC Paderborn 07 II|SC Paderborn II]]
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| caps4 = 2
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| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2023–
| clubs5 = [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]]
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| goals5 = 13
| club-update = 7 December 2024
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'''Kelvin Ofori''' (born 27 July 2001) is a [[Ghanaian]] professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]] for German club [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]].<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Kelvin Ofori |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/kelvin-ofori/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=8 February 2021 |ref=w}}</ref>
'''Kelvin Ofori''' (born 27 July 2001) is a Ghanaian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as an [[attacking midfielder]] for Slovak club [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]].<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Kelvin Ofori |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/kelvin-ofori/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=8 February 2021 |ref=w}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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===Fortuna Düsseldorf===
===Fortuna Düsseldorf===
Following a successful trial at [[Bundesliga]] club [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]], Ofori signed a three-year deal with the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://futaa.com/article/189612/fortuna-dusseldorf-sign-ghanaian-youngster-kelvin-ofori|website=futaa.com|title=Fortunasucce Dusseldorf sign Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori|author= Lee Mpofu|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/kelvin-ofori-fortuna-dusseldorf-seal-deal-for-ghanaian/1usexmbca3mri1v8uerukupihb|website=goal.com|title=Kelvin Ofori: Fortuna Dusseldorf seal deal for Ghanaian teenager|author=Prince Narkortu Teye|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Fortuna-D-sseldorf-coach-full-of-praise-for-Kelvin-Ofori-894643|website=ghanaweb.com|title=Fortuna Düsseldorf coach full of praise for Kelvin Ofori|author=Ghanaguardian.com|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
Following a successful trial at [[Bundesliga]] club [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]], Ofori signed a three-year deal with the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://futaa.com/article/189612/fortuna-dusseldorf-sign-ghanaian-youngster-kelvin-ofori|website=futaa.com|title=Fortuna Dusseldorf sign Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori|author= Lee Mpofu|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/kelvin-ofori-fortuna-dusseldorf-seal-deal-for-ghanaian/1usexmbca3mri1v8uerukupihb|website=goal.com|title=Kelvin Ofori: Fortuna Dusseldorf seal deal for Ghanaian teenager|author=Prince Narkortu Teye|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Fortuna-D-sseldorf-coach-full-of-praise-for-Kelvin-Ofori-894643|website=ghanaweb.com|title=Fortuna Düsseldorf coach full of praise for Kelvin Ofori|author=Ghanaguardian.com|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>


His first competitive appearance for Fortuna Düsseldorf came as a substitute in a [[DFB-Pokal]] match against [[FC 08 Villingen]], in which hescored his first goal at professional level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/fortuna-dusseldorf-wonder-kid-kelvin-ofori-its-unbelievable-to-score-on-my-competitive-debut|website=ghanasoccer.net|title=Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori is on cloud nine after scoring on his competitive debut for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf.|author=Daniel Amartey|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref> He also made his Bundesliga debut as a substitute in a match against [[1. FSV Mainz 05|Mainz 05]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kickgh.com/more/ghanaians-abroad/9220-the-amazing-story-of-kelvin-ofori-denied-playing-in-u17-world-cup-by-ghana-but-now-an-emerging-star-in-german-bundesliga|website=kickgh.com|title=The Amazing story of Kelvin Ofori: Denied playing in U17 World Cup by Ghana but now an emerging star in German Bundesliga|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref> replacing [[Valon Berisha]] in the 79th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footlive.com/score/fsv-mainz-05-vs-fortuna-dusseldorf-2020-03-08/|website=footlive.com|title=1. FSV Mainz 05 - SC Fortuna Dusseldorf - 08.03.2020|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
His first competitive appearance for Fortuna Düsseldorf came as a substitute in a [[DFB-Pokal]] match against [[FC 08 Villingen]], in which he scored his first goal at professional level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/fortuna-dusseldorf-wonder-kid-kelvin-ofori-its-unbelievable-to-score-on-my-competitive-debut|website=ghanasoccer.net|title=Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori is on cloud nine after scoring on his competitive debut for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf.|author=Daniel Amartey|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref> He also made his Bundesliga debut as a substitute in a match against [[1. FSV Mainz 05|Mainz 05]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kickgh.com/more/ghanaians-abroad/9220-the-amazing-story-of-kelvin-ofori-denied-playing-in-u17-world-cup-by-ghana-but-now-an-emerging-star-in-german-bundesliga|website=kickgh.com|title=The Amazing story of Kelvin Ofori: Denied playing in U17 World Cup by Ghana but now an emerging star in German Bundesliga|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref> replacing [[Valon Berisha]] in the 79th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footlive.com/score/fsv-mainz-05-vs-fortuna-dusseldorf-2020-03-08/|website=footlive.com|title=1. FSV Mainz 05 - SC Fortuna Dusseldorf - 08.03.2020|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>

===SC Paderborn===
On 11 August 2021, Ofori signed a two-year contract with [[SC Paderborn 07]] of the 2. Bundesliga.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scp07.de/Newsarchiv/Kreativer-Angreifer.html |title=Kelvin Ofori kommt von Fortuna Düsseldorf |trans-title=Kelvin Ofori arrives from Fortuna Düsseldorf |publisher=scp07.de |date=11 August 2021 |accessdate=11 August 2021}}</ref> Four days later, on 15 August, he made his league debut for the club by coming on as a substitute in a 4–1 win at [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.weltfussball.de/spielbericht/2-bundesliga-2021-2022-werder-bremen-sc-paderborn-07/|website=weltfussball.de|language=German|title=2. Bundesliga 2021/2022 » 3. Spieltag » Werder Bremen - SC Paderborn 07 1:4|accessdate=29 August 2020}}</ref> On 24 April 2022, he scored the final goal in a 3–0 win at home to [[Hannover 96]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Hannover 96 muss weiter um Klassenerhalt bangen |trans-title=Hannover 96 must continue to worry about relegation |url=https://www.weltfussball.de/news/_n4889489_/hannover-96-muss-weiter-um-klassenerhalt-bangen/ |access-date=4 February 2023 |work=weltfussball.de |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |date=2022-04-24 |language=de}}</ref> Eventually, it proved to be his only goal for Paderborn. He made a total of 15 league appearances for the club, mostly as a substitute.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kelvin Ofori » Club matches » 2. Bundesliga |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/kelvin-ofori/2-bundesliga/2/ |website=worldfootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=4 February 2023}}</ref>

===Spartak Trnava===
On 3 February 2023, it was confirmed that Ofori had joined [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]] of the [[Slovak Super Liga|Slovak First Division]], signing a contract for two and a half years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Zahral si aj v Bundeslige. Spartak oznámil novú posilu, prichádza ghanský útočník|trans-title=He even played in the Bundesliga. Spartak announce a new signing, a Ghanaian striker is coming |url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/futbal-kelvin-ofori-nova-posila-fc-spartak-trnava-fortuna-liga-2022-2023/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |date=2023-02-03 |work=SPORTNET |agency=TASR |publisher=Športnet, s.r.o| language=sk}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 11 February 2023 by being in the starting line-up for their first league match after the winter break, a 2–1 win at [[MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš|Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš]].<ref>{{cite news |title=VIDEO: Spartak zachránila penalta, Liptovský Mikuláš si bod neustrážil|trans-title=VIDEO: Spartak saved by a penalty, Liptovský Mikuláš did not rescue a point |url=https://sport.aktuality.sk/c/n0Ljwzb/video-spartak-zachranila-penalta-liptovsky-mikulas-si-bod-neustrazil/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |date=2023-02-11 |work=Šport.sk |agency=TASR |publisher=Ringier Slovakia Media s.r.o| language=sk}}</ref>

==Honours==
'''Spartak Trnava'''
*[[Slovak Cup]]: [[2022–23 Slovak Cup|2022–23]]


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Revision as of 16:42, 7 December 2024

Kelvin Ofori
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-07-27) 27 July 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana[1]
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Spartak Trnava
Number 97
Youth career
2011–2019 Right to Dream Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Fortuna Düsseldorf 12 (0)
2019–2021 Fortuna Düsseldorf II 9 (3)
2021–2022 SC Paderborn 15 (1)
2021 SC Paderborn II 2 (1)
2023– Spartak Trnava 56 (13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 December 2024

Kelvin Ofori (born 27 July 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Slovak club Spartak Trnava.[1]

Career

Early career

Ofori first played for the Right to Dream Academy from 2011 to 2019.[2]

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Following a successful trial at Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf, Ofori signed a three-year deal with the club.[3][4][5]

His first competitive appearance for Fortuna Düsseldorf came as a substitute in a DFB-Pokal match against FC 08 Villingen, in which he scored his first goal at professional level.[6] He also made his Bundesliga debut as a substitute in a match against Mainz 05,[7] replacing Valon Berisha in the 79th minute.[8]

SC Paderborn

On 11 August 2021, Ofori signed a two-year contract with SC Paderborn 07 of the 2. Bundesliga.[9] Four days later, on 15 August, he made his league debut for the club by coming on as a substitute in a 4–1 win at Werder Bremen.[10] On 24 April 2022, he scored the final goal in a 3–0 win at home to Hannover 96.[11] Eventually, it proved to be his only goal for Paderborn. He made a total of 15 league appearances for the club, mostly as a substitute.[12]

Spartak Trnava

On 3 February 2023, it was confirmed that Ofori had joined Spartak Trnava of the Slovak First Division, signing a contract for two and a half years.[13] He made his debut for the club on 11 February 2023 by being in the starting line-up for their first league match after the winter break, a 2–1 win at Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš.[14]

Honours

Spartak Trnava

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kelvin Ofori". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Kelvin Ofori Playerprofile". bundesliga.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ Lee Mpofu. "Fortuna Dusseldorf sign Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori". futaa.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. ^ Prince Narkortu Teye. "Kelvin Ofori: Fortuna Dusseldorf seal deal for Ghanaian teenager". goal.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  5. ^ Ghanaguardian.com. "Fortuna Düsseldorf coach full of praise for Kelvin Ofori". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  6. ^ Daniel Amartey. "Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori is on cloud nine after scoring on his competitive debut for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf". ghanasoccer.net. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  7. ^ "The Amazing story of Kelvin Ofori: Denied playing in U17 World Cup by Ghana but now an emerging star in German Bundesliga". kickgh.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  8. ^ "1. FSV Mainz 05 - SC Fortuna Dusseldorf - 08.03.2020". footlive.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Kelvin Ofori kommt von Fortuna Düsseldorf" [Kelvin Ofori arrives from Fortuna Düsseldorf]. scp07.de. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  10. ^ "2. Bundesliga 2021/2022 » 3. Spieltag » Werder Bremen - SC Paderborn 07 1:4". weltfussball.de (in German). Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Hannover 96 muss weiter um Klassenerhalt bangen" [Hannover 96 must continue to worry about relegation]. weltfussball.de (in German). HEIM:SPIEL. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Kelvin Ofori » Club matches » 2. Bundesliga". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Zahral si aj v Bundeslige. Spartak oznámil novú posilu, prichádza ghanský útočník" [He even played in the Bundesliga. Spartak announce a new signing, a Ghanaian striker is coming]. SPORTNET (in Slovak). Športnet, s.r.o. TASR. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  14. ^ "VIDEO: Spartak zachránila penalta, Liptovský Mikuláš si bod neustrážil" [VIDEO: Spartak saved by a penalty, Liptovský Mikuláš did not rescue a point]. Šport.sk (in Slovak). Ringier Slovakia Media s.r.o. TASR. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.


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