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| 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}} |
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| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana<ref |
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana<ref name="wf"/> |
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| death_date = |
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| height = 1.72 m |
| height = 1.72 m<ref name="wf"/> |
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |
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| currentclub = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]] |
| currentclub = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf II]] |
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| clubnumber = 14 |
| clubnumber = 14 |
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| youthyears1 = 2011–2019 |
| youthyears1 = 2011–2019 |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]] |
| youthclubs1 = [[Right to Dream Academy]] |
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| years1 = 2019– |
| years1 = 2019– |
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| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]] |
| clubs1 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]] |
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| caps1 = 12 |
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| goals1 = 0 |
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| 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> |
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| years2 = 2019– |
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| clubs2 = [[Fortuna Düsseldorf II]] |
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| caps2 = 3 |
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'''Kelvin Ofori''' (born 27 July 2001) is a [[Ghanaian]] |
'''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 II]].<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> |
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==Personal life== |
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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's favorite player is Lionel Messi. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Early career=== |
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===Fortuna Düsseldorf=== |
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| ⚫ | 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> |
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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 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> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:06, 8 February 2021
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 27 July 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana[1] | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Fortuna Düsseldorf II | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2019 | Right to Dream Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 12 | (0) |
| 2019– | Fortuna Düsseldorf II | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:06, 8 February 2021 (UTC) | |||
Kelvin Ofori (born 27 July 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Fortuna Düsseldorf II.[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 hescored 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]
References
- ^ a b c "Kelvin Ofori". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Kelvin Ofori Playerprofile". bundesliga.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Lee Mpofu. "Fortunasucce Dusseldorf sign Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori". futaa.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Prince Narkortu Teye. "Kelvin Ofori: Fortuna Dusseldorf seal deal for Ghanaian teenager". goal.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Ghanaguardian.com. "Fortuna Düsseldorf coach full of praise for Kelvin Ofori". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "1. FSV Mainz 05 - SC Fortuna Dusseldorf - 08.03.2020". footlive.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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