Emmanuel Boateng (footballer, born 1997)
Emmanuel Boateng (born 17 June 1997) is a Ghanaian football Midfielder who plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emmanuel Boateng | ||
| Date of birth | 17 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Akwatia, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Hapoel Tel Aviv | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West African Football Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Aduana Stars | 12 | (0) |
| 2018– | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 58 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 September 2019 | |||
Career
Early career
Boateng grew up at the West African Football Academy from Ghana where he played until January 2018. He was one of the prominent players in the academy.
He signed with Aduana Stars during January 2018.[1] Won the Ghana Championship with the team and recorded 14 appearances in the Ghanaian League, and in the Champions League of Africa.
Hapoel Tel Aviv
In September 2018, he started to train with the Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Tel Aviv and eventually signed for five years at the club after being scouted and recommended by US based Italian agent/scout Simone Ghirlanda of Pan American Calcio.[2][3] In December 2018, he made his debut in the red uniform against the Bnei Sakhnin. He played 18 league games during the 2018/2019 season, scored one important goal in the Tel Aviv derby and assisted three more goals.[4]
Style of play
A quick, creative, agile, and technically gifted central midfield playmaker, with notable dribbling skills, quick reactions, and close ball control, Emmanuel Boateng is known for his confidence on the ball and ability to retain possession in tight spaces when under pressure. His excellent vision and range of passing enable him to create chances for teammates with accurate long passes, or control the tempo of his team's play in midfield through precise, short exchanges. Although naturally right-footed, he is capable of playing with either foot. In addition to his playmaking skills, he is also a hard-working, dynamic, and well-rounded midfielder, who is known for his aggression, defensive skills, and ball-winning abilities, which also enables him to be deployed in a holding role.
Career statistics
- As of 21 September 2019[5]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aduana Stars | 2018 | Ghana Premier League | 12 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 0 |
| Hapoel Tel Aviv | 2018–19 | Israeli Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 19 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 35 | 1 | ||
References
- Adams, Nuhu (1 January 2018). "Aduana Stars snap up former WAFA SC midfielder Emmanuel Boateng on a free transfer". ghanasoccernet. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- Gyamera-Antwi, Evans (18 September 2018). "Hapoel Tel Aviv complete signing of Aduana Stars player Boateng". goal.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- https://www.mynewsgh.com/exclusive-karela-united-left-back-moro-ibrahim-leaves-for-trials-in-israel/
- Adams, Nuhu (15 January 2019). "Former Aduana Stars defender Emmanuel Boateng scores debut goal for Hapoel Tel Aviv". ghanasoccernet. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- Emmanuel Boateng at Soccerway