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{{short description|Ghanaian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Kelvin Ofori
| name = Kelvin Ofori
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| fullname =
| image = [[File:Kelvin Ofori.jpg|thumb|Kelvin playing a match]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|07|27|df=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana<ref name="wf"/>
| alt =
| height = 1.72 m<ref name="wf"/>
| caption =
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| position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]], [[attacking midfielder]]
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| fullname = Kelvin Ofori
| currentclub = [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]]
| birth_date = July 27, 2001
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| clubnumber = 97
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soccer-talents.com/Kelvin_Ofori-3_7-285394-12.html|website=soccer-talents.com|title=Kelvin Ofori|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
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| youthyears1 = 2011–2019
| death_date =
| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]]
| death_place =
| years1 = 2019–2021
| height = 5’ 7”
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| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| caps1 = 12
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| currentclub = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]]
| goals1 = 0
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| clubnumber = 14
| years2 = 2019–2021
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| youthyears1 = 2011-2019
| clubs2 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf II]]
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| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kelvin-ofori/profile|website=bundesliga.com|title=Kelvin Ofori Playerprofile|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| caps2 = 9
| years1 = 2019-2020
| goals2 = 3
| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/kelvin_ofori/46238/|website=en.as.com|title=Kelvin Ofori|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| years3 = 2021–2022
| caps1 = 1 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kelvin-ofori-player-stats|website=foxsports.com|title=#14 Kelvin Ofori |accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| clubs3 = [[SC Paderborn 07|SC Paderborn]]
| goals1 = 0 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=123759|website=soccerbase.com|title=14. Kelvin Ofori|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| caps3 = 15
| nationalyears1 =
| goals3 = 1
| nationalteam1 =
| years4 = 2021
| nationalcaps1 =
| clubs4 = [[SC Paderborn 07 II|SC Paderborn II]]
| nationalgoals1 =
| caps4 = 2
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| club-update =
| goals4 = 1
| nationalteam-update =
| years5 = 2023–
| clubs5 = [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]]
| caps5 = 56
| goals5 = 13
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| club-update = 7 December 2024
}}
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'''Kelvin Ofori''' is a [[Ghanian]] forward that plays for [[Fortuna Dusseldorf]]. He is one of six children born to Owusu Ofori and Mary Afriyie. His siblings are Edith, Kezia, Agyapong, Owusu Afriyie, and Kwadwo. Kelvin was born in Maakro, a small neighborhood in Kumasi. Kelvin is currenly one of the most exciting young talents in European football, with an illustruous youth career that included winning the best young player award at multiple youth international tournaments, such a the Nike Premier Cup in Brazil, and the RKMSV tournament in the Netherlands. Kelvin's favorite player is Lionel Messi.
'''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==
He first played for the Right to Dream Academy from 2011 to 2019. There he played in their win for the [[Manchester United Premier Cup]] in the 2014-2015 edition. He had an offer to play at the club [[FC Nordsjælland]] in 2017, but he missed the opportunity to play at the U17 World Cup for Ghana. The reason for him missing the Cup was because RTD (Right to Dream Academy) were pressing on him to join the Danish club or they would not allow him to play for Ghana's U17 team. After this, RTD kept on denying any allegations of this happening. Once his contract with Right to Dream expired, Kelvin went on a succesful trial with Fortuna Dusseldorf and signed a 3 year deal. <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>


===Fortuna Dusseldorf===
===Early career===
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Ofori first played for the Right to Dream Academy from 2011 to 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/kelvin-ofori/profile|website=bundesliga.com|title=Kelvin Ofori Playerprofile|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
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Upon coming to the team, his first appearance was against [[FC 08 Villingen]]. In the match he also scored his first ever professional level goal.<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 subbed in the Villengen match, and he subbed in his first Bundesliga match against [[1. FSV 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> He subbed in the 79' minute for [[Valon Berisha ]].<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>

===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=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>

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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]]


==References==
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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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