Kelvin Owusu Bossman (born 20 January 1991) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Marlow.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kelvin Owusu Bossman | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ghana | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Marlow | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2009 | Reading | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | → Basingstoke Town (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Woking (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | FC Groningen | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → SC Cambuur (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Helmond Sport | 19 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Maidenhead United | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Havant & Waterlooville | 8 | (1) |
| 2013 | Hayes & Yeading United | 7 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Cambridge City | 29 | (7) |
| 2014–2016 | Biggleswade Town | 37 | (25) |
| 2016–2017 | Enfield Town | ||
| 2017– | Marlow | 65 | (14) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Ghana U17 | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:03, 9 March 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Born in Ghana, Bossman moved to the United Kingdom aged 9.[1] He joined the Reading Academy in 2002 and progressed through the age groups, signing scholarship forms in 2007.[2] In December 2008 he joined Basingstoke Town on work experience.[3] He made his debut against Eastleigh and made eight appearances in total, scoring once, before returning to Reading in February.[4] Soon after he joined Conference Premier side Woking on a similar deal until the end of the season, making a further eight appearances.[5][6] Despite top scoring for the academy with seven goals from 14 games during 2008–09, he left Reading at the end of the season having not been offered a professional contract.[7][8]
He signed for Eredivisie side FC Groningen in 2009 after a two-week trial and played in the reserve team.[7][9] He suffered a serious knee injury during his time with the club and failed to make an appearance for the first-team, joining Eerste Divisie side SC Cambuur on loan in March 2011.[10] After leaving Groningen he joined Helmond Sport and spent one season with the club, making 20 appearances in all competitions.[11] He left the club in 2012 having not been offered a new contract after breaking his metatarsal.[12]
In October 2012, Bossman returned to England with Conference South side Maidenhead United.[7] After making just two appearances in four months, he moved to divisional rivals Havant & Waterlooville on a short-term contract.[13] He made eight appearances, seven coming as a substitute, but left the club in May 2013 having declined the offer of a new contract.[1][11] In August 2013 he joined Southern League Premier Division side Cambridge City on non-contract terms.[14] He remained with the club for just two weeks before returning to the Conference South with Hayes & Yeading United.[15][16] He made his debut in a 1–0 win over Dover Athletic.[17]
After less than three months with Hayes & Yeading, Bossman returned to Cambridge City in November on a game-by-game basis,[18] citing "personal reasons" for the move.[19]
On 18 February 2020, Bossman made his 100th appearance for Marlow.[20]
International career edit
Bossman represented Ghana at the under-17 World Cup, making five appearances and scoring once against Trinidad and Tobago.[21]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 30 April 2014.[11]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Basingstoke Town (loan) | 2008–09[4] | Conference South | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Woking (loan) | 2008–09[6] | Conference Premier | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| FC Groningen | 2009–10 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| SC Cambuur (loan) | 2010–11 | Eerste Divisie | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Helmond Sport | 2011–12 | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 2 | ||
| Maidenhead United | 2012–13 | Conference South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Havant & Waterlooville | 2012–13 | Conference South | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Cambridge City | 2013–14[22] | Southern League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Hayes & Yeading United | 2013–14[23] | Conference South | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | |
| Cambridge City | 2013–14[22] | Southern League | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 25 | 7 | |
| Career total | 84 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 89 | 13 | |||
- ^ Appearance in the FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance in the Cambridgeshire Invitational Cup
Personal life edit
Bossman's brother Allen is also a footballer who as of the 2013–14 season plays for Cheshunt.[24]
References edit
- ^ a b "Kelvin Bossman joins Achieve". Achieve Management. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Royals offer scholarship contracts to seven schoolboys for next season". Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 27 June 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Bossman rules at 'Stoke". NonLeagueDaily. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Kelvin Bossman". Basingstoke Town F.C. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Kelvin Bossman". Woking F.C. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ a b "2008–09 first-team statistics". Woking F.C. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ex Reading striker joins Maidenhead". Pitchero Non League. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Final season stats: 2008–09". Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Bossman set for Groningen move". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Kelvin Bossman joins SC Cambuur" (in Dutch). FC Groningen. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Kelvin Bossman profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Where to eat...with Kelvin Bossman" (in Dutch). FC Groningen. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Hawks sign ex Reading forward". Non League Daily. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ Bazeley, Marc (14 August 2013). "Cambridge City secure trio ahead of new season". Cambridge News. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ "Bossman departs". Cambridge City F.C. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ Beyeler, Marc (30 August 2013). "Kelvin Bossman leaves Cambridge City to join Hayes & Yeading". Cambridge News. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Dover Athletic 0–1 Hayes & Yeading United". Hayes & Yeading United. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Beyeler, Marc (22 November 2013). "Kelvin Bossman returns to Cambridge City". Cambridge News. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Kelvin Bossman returns to Cambridge City". Achieve Management. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Kelvin Bossman - 100 Caps". marlowfc.co.uk/. Marlow F.C. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "FIFA profile: Kelvin Bossman". FIFA. Retrieved 19 July 2013.[dead link]
- ^ a b "2013–14 appearances and goalscorers". Cambridge City F.C. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ FA Cup appearances sourced to:
"Hayes & Yeading United 0–0 Tonbridge Angels". Hayes & Yeading United F.C. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
"Tonbridge Angels 2–1 Hayes & Yeading United". Hayes & Yeading United F.C. Retrieved 21 November 2013. - ^ "Welcome to Cheshunt: Ernest Qordja, Allan Bossman, Aaron Beckles, Rheo Joseph and Bobby Aisian". Cheshunt F.C. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
External links edit
- Kelvin Bossman at Soccerbase
- Kelvin Bossman – FIFA competition record (archived)
