Edward 'Junior' Marfo Gyamfi (born 11 April 2004) is a German[2] professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hemel Hempstead Town on loan from EFL Championship club Watford.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Marfo Gyamfi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 2004 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Hemel Hempstead Town (on loan from Watford) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Milton Keynes Dons | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Bedford Town (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 2023– | Watford | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Hemel Hempstead Town (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:48, 19 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Milton Keynes Dons edit
Gyamfi joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons in 2021, and later signed professional terms in August 2022.[3] He made his professional debut on 30 August 2022 in a 2–1 EFL Trophy group stage defeat at home to Cheltenham Town.[4] In November 2022, Gyamfi joined Southern Premier Central club Bedford Town initially on a two-month loan,[5] which was later extended to the remainder of the season after he scored 3 goals in 4 appearances.[6]
At the conclusion of the 2022–23 season, Gyamfi was one of nine players released by Milton Keynes Dons following their relegation to League Two.[7]
Watford edit
Following a four week trial, Gyamfi signed for Championship club Watford in September 2023 on a one-year deal with an option of a further year, initially linking up with the club's U21 side.[8]
In March 2024, Gyamfi joined National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[9]
Career statistics edit
- As of 18 April 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2022–23[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bedford Town (loan) | 2022–23[11] | Southern Premier Central | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | |||
| Career total | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References edit
- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Junior Gyamfi - Watford FC". Watford. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Edward Gyamfi turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Cheltenham Town". Milton Keynes Dons. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Gyamfi joins Eagles on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Gyamfi Joins On Loan". Bedford Town. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Retained list". Milton Keynes Dons. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Official: Gyamfi Joins Academy". Watford. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Welcome | Junior Gyamfi". www.hemelfc.com. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Edward Gyamfi in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Bedford Town Football Club". Bedford Town. Retrieved 13 May 2023.