Denzel Akyeampong

Denzel Akyeampong
Personal information
Full name Denzel Owoahene-Akyeampong
Date of birth (2004-05-02) 2 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
Winger
Team information
Current team
 Charlotte Independence
Number 24
Youth career
2013–2023 Fox SA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Tooting Bec 2 (0)
2023– Charlotte Independence 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:40, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Denzel Owoahene-Akyeampong (born 2 May 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Charlotte Independence in USL League One.

Career

Youth

Akyeampong was spotted at primary school during a Crystal Palace foundation event in 2013, which saw him join the Fox Soccer Academy. During his time at the FSA, Akyeampong helped the team to achieving three league titles and played a part in helping the team to qualify for two National Finals in 2022 and 2023, where they were crowned National Champion in 2022. Akyeampong trialled with numerous clubs including West Bromwich Albion and AB.[1]

Akyeampong also spent time with the under-23 team of Southern Counties East League Division One side Tooting Bec during their 2021–22 season, where he scoring 16 goals in 14 appearances.[2] He also made two senior appearances for the club in 2022.[3]

Professional

After appearing in a showcase organised by the FSA, Akyeampong was spotted by the head coach of USL League One side Charlotte Independence. He went on trial with the club in February 2023,[4] and signed his first professional contract with Charlotte on 23 June 2023.[5][6][1] He didn't make an appearance for the club during the 2023 season, but re-signed for the team on 8 December 2023.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b USA, Fox Soccer Academy (June 23, 2023). "FSA Player Signs Pro Contract With USL Team". Fox Soccer Academy.
  2. ^ "Stat leaders | The MJM Sports Surrey Premier County Football League". fulltime.thefa.com.
  3. ^ "Denzel Owoahene-Akyeampong player stats | Southern Counties East Football League". fulltime.thefa.com.
  4. ^ USA, Fox Soccer Academy (February 6, 2023). "Denzel Akyeampong Trials For USL Club Charlotte Independence". Fox Soccer Academy.
  5. ^ "Charlotte Independence Sign Defender Denzel Akyeampong".
  6. ^ "Independence sign outside back Denzel Akyeampong". www.thecharlottepost.com.
  7. ^ "Defender Denzel Akyeampong Returning to Charlotte in 2024".