Raphaël Sarfo (born 8 January 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden.[1]

Raphaël Sarfo
Personal information
Full name Raphaël Boakye Sarfo
Date of birth (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Netherlands
Position(s) Attacker
Team information
Current team
Patro Eisden
Youth career
2012–2022 AFC Ajax
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Jong Ajax 30 (1)
2024– Patro Eisden 2 (0)
International career
2019 Netherlands U15 3 (0)
2019 Netherlands U16 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 February 2020

Career

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From Amsterdam, Sarfo has been playing in Ajax's youth academy since 2012. He made his debut in professional football for Jong Ajax against Heracles Almelo on September 5, 2022.[2][3] In August 2023, he signed a one year professional contract with the club, with the option of two more years.[4]

In July 2024, Sarfo joined Belgian Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden on a two-year contract.[5]

International career

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Sarfo has represented the Netherlands at both the U-15 and U-16 age-group levels.[6]

Career statistics

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As of match played 11 March 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jong Ajax Amsterdam 2022–23 Eerste Divisie 1 0 1 0
2023–24 Eerste Divisie 29 1 29 1
Career total 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 1

Personal life

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Although born in The Netherlands, Sarfo has Ghanaian heritage.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Raphaël Sarfo at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Ghanaian youngster Raphael Sarfo signs professional contract with Ajax". Ghanasoccernet. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. ^ "AJAX II VS. HERACLES 4-0". Soccerway. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Ajax contracteert drie Jong Ajax-spelers: 'Voel me erg dankbaar'". 17 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Talentvolle rechtsback Raphaël Sarfo tekent bij Patro Eisden!" [Talented right back Raphaël Sarfo signs with Patro Eisden!]. patroeisden.com (in Dutch). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  6. ^ Okai Gyimah, Edmund (2 December 2020). "Exclusive: Raphael Sarfo trains with Ajax Team B". Sportsworldghana.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Dutch Ghanaian defender Raphael Sarfo signs professional contract with Ajax". Football Ghana. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.