Ali Fadal (born 14 January 2004) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Valencia CF Mestalla.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Valencia B | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ghana Angel Soccer Academy | |||
| –2022 | Montverde Academy | ||
| 2022–2023 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Valencia B | 18 | (0) |
| 2023– | Valencia | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 March 2024 | |||
Early life edit
Fadal started playing football at the age of four. He joined the Montverde Academy in the United States at the age of fifteen.[1]
Club career edit
In 2022, Fadal signed for Spanish La Liga side Valencia. On 5 December 2023, he made his first team debut during a 1–0 Copa del Rey win over Arosa, becoming the first Ghanaian to play for the club.[2] He has been regarded as one of the most promising prospects in Ghanaian football.[3]
Style of play edit
Fadal mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and technical ability.[4]
Personal life edit
Fadal is the son of a footballer father.[5]
References edit
- ^ "La malaria, la última superación de Ali Fadal". as.com.
- ^ "El duro camino de Ali Fadal". relevo.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, el ghanés que se formó en Estados Unidos". eldesmarque.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, centro de atención". valenciaplaza.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal llama la atención de Gattuso". levante-emv.com.