Enoch Adu (born 17 September 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Trollhättan in the Swedish Ettan-Norra league.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Trollhättan | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2016 | Right to Dream | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | → Inter Allies (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2017– | Östers | 8 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | → Karlskrona | 12 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Nyköpings BIS | 43 | (6) |
| 2021– | Trollhättan | 71 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2023 | |||
Early life
editAdu, began his football career with a colts team in Kumasi, Ghana, and was scouted by Right to Dream Academy in the 2009 Milo tournament (A football tournament in Ghana for only basic school children). Adu was award a scholarship at the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana to study and also play football. He graduated from the academy in 2015 as one of the best players in his generation. While at the academy, he had trials with English Premier League team Manchester City FC. Adu also traveled to Denish side FC Nordsjælland for trials with teammate Abdul Mumin, Vejle football club in Denmark, and SC Braga in Portugal.
Club career
editInter Allies
editAdu made his professional debut for Ghana Premier League team Inter Allies FC on 26 June 2016, in a 1–0 win against Sekondi Hasaccas where he came off the bench in the 55th minute after signing a loan deal with Inter Allies which expired after the 2015-2016 Ghana Premier League season. On 27 July 2016, Adu scored his debut goal for Inter Allies in a 2–0 against Wa All Stars in a Ghana Premier League game at the Tema Sports Stadium.
Östers IF
editAdu joined Swedish Superettan team Östers IF on a two-year deal as midfielder after a successful trial in April 2017. On Monday 17 April 2017, Adu marked his debut game for Östers as they won 1–0 against Frej, he played for 58 minutes. Adu has featured in eight Superettan games for Östers. On 30 May, Adu scored his first hat trick in a professional career for Östers as they beat Bors SK 12–0 in the Swedish Hyundai Cup.
International career
editAdu was part of the Ghana U17 team that won the four nations tournament in Namibia in April 2014. He was also an integral member of the Ghana U17 squad team that was disqualified after qualifying for the 2015 AYC in Niger.
He was also part of the Ghana U-20 team that were not able to qualify for the 2017 African U-20 Championship in Zambia.
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 9 June 2017[2]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Inter Allies FC | 2015–16 | Ghana Premier League | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Östers | 2017 | Superettan | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 3 | |
| Career Total | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Includes Svenska Cupen, Ghanaian FA Cup
References
edit- ^ Enoch Adu at Soccerway
- ^ "Enoch Adu profile". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Black Satellites depart to Ethiopia for AYC qualifier| News | Black Satellites". Ghanafa.org. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Officiellt: Öster värvar förre Bajen-spelaren". Fotbollskanalen.se. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Enoch Adu makes debut for Inter Allies - Official Right to Dream Website". Righttodream.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Enoch Adu elated with debut goal, wants a couple more – Inter Allies FC". Interalliesfc.com. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Inter Allies kid Enoch Adu prays to score more after opening account". Ghanasoccernet.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "GPL REVIEW: Hearts held at home, Kotoko slump continue in Bekwai". MyJoyOnline.com. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Didi Dramani names starting XI for Senegal clash". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Ghana youngster Enoch Adu joins Swedish Club Oster IF". Ghanasportsonline.com. 21 March 2017. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- [1]
- Michael Otchere. "Didi Dramani names squad for Ethiopia clash". Ghanafans.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Four IAFC players in Ghana U20 squad for AYC qualifier – Inter Allies FC". Interalliesfc.com. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Enoch Adu named man of the match in Östers IF 3-1 on Friday". Ghanafans.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links
edit- "Transfers & Loans updated 24/7 - England - Premier League - Players - Soccerway". Gh.soccerway.com. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "A-lag". Ostersif.se. 20 April 1930. Archived from the original on 16 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.