Charles Boateng (footballer, born 1997)

Charles Boateng
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-07-28) 28 July 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, Forward
Team 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
2019–2021 → Richmond Kickers (loan) 16 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2020

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]

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

  1. ^ "Ghana - C. Boateng - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. ^ Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  3. ^ Montgomery, Matt (2 January 2017). "Real Monarchs ink Nick Besler, Charles Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  4. ^ Cheever, David (15 February 2017). "Monarchs add Gallagher, Ocran; release Ramirez, Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  5. ^ Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Wood, Patrick (28 September 2019). "Boateng Scores, Kickers Fall at Chattanooga". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  8. ^ Wood, Patrick (5 October 2019). "Kickers Top Orlando in Troyer Sendoff". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.


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