Charles Boateng (footballer, born 1997)
Charles Boateng (born 28 July 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers, on loan from WAFA SC.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 28 July 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Richmond Kickers (on loan from WAFA SC) | ||
Number | 77 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2015 | WAFA SC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015– | WAFA SC | ||
2019– | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 16 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 October 2020 |
In January 2017, Boateng agreed to terms with Real Salt Lake to join their USL side Real Monarchs on loan.[3] However, in February it was announced by the club that Boateng had failed his physical and would not be joining the side.[4]
In March 2019, Boateng made his return to the US after signing on loan with the Richmond Kickers.[5]
In the first round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, Boateng scored four goals to lead the Kickers to a 6–2 win over Virginia United.[6]
Boateng finished the 2019 season by scoring two goals in the final three league matches against the Chattanooga Red Wolves on September 29, 2019, as well as in a 2-0 win over Orlando City B in the final match of the season.[7][8]
References
- "Ghana - C. Boateng - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- Montgomery, Matt (2 January 2017). "Real Monarchs ink Nick Besler, Charles Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- Cheever, David (15 February 2017). "Monarchs add Gallagher, Ocran; release Ramirez, Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- Northam, Mitchell (8 May 2019). "U.S. Open Cup scores: Boateng's 4 goals lead Richmond Kickers to win". ProSoccerUSA.com. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- Wood, Patrick (28 September 2019). "Boateng Scores, Kickers Fall at Chattanooga". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- Wood, Patrick (5 October 2019). "Kickers Top Orlando in Troyer Sendoff". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.