Ewan Otoo (born 30 August 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing as a central defender for Dunfermline Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 August 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender, defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Eastwood Boys Club | |||
| 2010–2021 | Celtic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Celtic | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Clyde (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Celtic B | 20 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2023– | Dunfermline Athletic | 18 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Scotland U17 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:04, 1 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Born in Glasgow, Otoo began his career with Eastwood Boys Club, before joining the academy of Celtic at the age of eight.[2][3] He progressed through the academy, signing his first professional contract with the club in June 2019, and the following month he made his unofficial debut in a 1–0 friendly win against Airdrieonians.[2][4]
On 23 March 2021, he joined Scottish League One side Clyde on a season-long loan deal.[5] Shortly after joining, Clyde manager Danny Lennon praised Otoo, saying that he had "fantastic energy", a "terrific attitude", and that he was "years ahead in terms of maturation".[6] In May of the same year, following the conclusion of the season, he returned to Celtic, thanking Clyde for the opportunity.[7]
On his return to Celtic, he went on to captain the club's B team in the Lowland League, where his performances reportedly attracted the attention of English sides Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley.[8] Despite this interest, he went on to join Scottish League One side Dunfermline Athletic on a loan deal in February 2023.[9]
Having helped Dunfermline Athletic to promotion to the Scottish Championship, he returned to the club the following year on a permanent deal.[10][11] On his return, he stated that he "didn't want last season to end" and that Dunfermline was "the best place to continue [his] development".[12] In his first game on his return to the club, he scored Dunfermline's equalising goal in an eventual 2–1 win against Airdrieonians.[13]
International career edit
Otoo made two appearances for Scotland at under-17 level in 2018.[14] He is also eligible to represent Ghana, and in July 2019 he expressed his desire to represent Ghana at senior international level.[4]
Style of play edit
Regularly deployed as a central defender, Otoo is also capable of playing in a defensive midfield role, and lists Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as an inspiration on his playing style.[15]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of matches played 7 August 2023[16]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Clyde (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish League One | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Celtic B | 2022–23 | Lowland League | 20 | 1 | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish League One | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2023–24 | Scottish Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Career total | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 2 | ||
Notes
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
References edit
- ^ Ewan Otoo at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "Ewan Otoo". celticfc.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "16-year-old Ghanaian teenager Ewan Otoo signs pro contract with Celtic". ghanasoccernet.com. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Ghana's Ewan Otoo makes debut for Celtic". footballghana.com. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Loan signing: Ewan Otoo". clydefc.co.uk. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ McGilvray, Andy (1 April 2021). "Celtic kid Ewan Otoo is 'years ahead' says Clyde boss Danny Lennon". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Okai Gyimah, Edmund (10 May 2021). "Ewan Otoo thanks Clyde FC for opportunity offered him". sportsworldghana.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Galindo, Alan (20 December 2022). "Celtic starlet Ewan Otoo 'interesting' Aston Villa and Fulham with Burnley also keen on transfer". glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Collin, Iain (13 February 2023). "Celtic youngster Ewan Otoo hailed after switching to Dunfermline". heraldscotland.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, Sean (15 June 2023). "Dunfermline set to seal permanent deal for Celtic loan star Ewan Otoo". thecourier.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Ewan Otoo returns". dafc.co.uk. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Hart, Ross (27 June 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo discusses making move from Celtic". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Hart, Ross (5 August 2023). "Dunfermline: Ewan Otoo and Paul Allan earn Pars win over Airdrieonians". dunfermlinepress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Ewan Otoo at the Scottish Football Association
- ^ Tophic Sienu, Sheikh (1 July 2023). "Thomas Partey is my idol – Ewan Otoo". footballmadeinghana.com.gh. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Ewan Otoo at Soccerway