Fodé Fofana (born 26 October 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Vitesse, on loan from PSV.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Groningen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Vitesse (on loan from PSV) | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2013 | GVAV-Rapiditas | ||
| 2013–2015 | Barcelona | ||
| 2015–2020 | PSV | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Jong PSV | 35 | (14) |
| 2021– | PSV | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Vitesse (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Netherlands U21 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2021 | |||
Club career edit
Fofana started his career by playing youth football for several amateur clubs in Groningen including GVAV-Rapiditas. During his family's summer vacation in 2012, Fofana played a street football tournament at Lyon where a scout of Barcelona was present.[2] He was impressed by Fofana's style of play and recommended him to the club. Fofana joined Barcelona following year after two internships at the club.[3] However, he was forced to leave the club after two years as FIFA imposed a sanction on Barcelona for buying players aged under 18.[4] He returned to Netherlands after leaving Barcelona and joined PSV later.[5]
On 2 August 2019, PSV announced that three 16-year-olds from their youth academy including Fofana have signed their first professional contract with the club.[6] He signed a three-year contract through to the summer of 2022.[7] He made his professional debut for Jong PSV on 6 November 2020 in a 2–1 league win against Den Bosch.[8] He played whole 90 minutes in the match and scored his team's both goals.[8]
On 7 July 2021, Fofana made his first appearance for PSV by scoring a hat-trick in 10–1 friendly win against Delbrücker SC.[9] After being an unused substitute in 2021 Johan Cruyff Shield win against Ajax, he made his official debut for PSV on 10 August in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Midtjylland.[10]
On 20 August 2021, Fofana extended his contract with PSV until June 2025.[11]
On 2 September 2023, Fofana joined Vitesse on a season long loan deal.[12]
International career edit
Fofana is a Dutch youth international. On 27 August 2021, he received maiden call-up to Netherlands under-21 team for 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches.[13] On 7 September, he made his Dutch youth team debut by coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Brian Brobbey in 3–0 win against Moldova.[14]
Personal life edit
Fofana was born in Groningen to Uljana and Abdoul Fofana.[2][4] His mother is from Russia and father is from Guinea.[3]
Career statistics edit
- As of 27 September 2023[1]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jong PSV | 2020–21 | Eerste Divisie | 20 | 8 | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | |||
| 2021–22 | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | ||||
| 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 35 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 14 | ||
| PSV | 2021–22 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Vitesse (loan) | 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 39 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 14 | ||
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Champions League
Honours edit
PSV
References edit
- ^ a b Fodé Fofana at Soccerway
- ^ a b "HENK VELDMATE ZIET FODÉ FOFANA (10) NAAR FC BARCELONA VERTREKKEN". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Het opmerkelijke verhaal van PSV'er Fodé Fofana die als tienjarige gescout werd door FC Barcelona". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Fode Fofana's mother speaks to SPORT about FIFA's punishment". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "PSV neemt weggestuurd talent (12) over van Barcelona". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "THREE YOUNGSTERS SIGN FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Fodé Fofana tekent profcontract bij PSV". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Former Barcelona Talent Has Dream Jong PSV Debut". Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "PSV HIT TEN GOALS AGAINST DELBRÜCKER SC". 8 July 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Bruma fires PSV to late win over Midtjylland". 10 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "PSV verlengt contract Fodé Fofana definitief tot medio 2025". 20 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "Goedkeuring van Zeist: Vitesse huurt Fofana met koopoptie van PSV". 2 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "VIJFTIEN DEBUTANTEN IN SELECTIE JONG ORANJE VOOR BEGIN EK-KWALIFICATIE". 27 August 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Fodé Fofana debuteert als invaller bij Jong Oranje". 7 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "PSV wint na strafschoppen van Ajax in bekerfinale vol irritaties en opstootjes" [PSV beats Ajax after penalty kicks in cup final full off irritations and fights] (in Dutch). 30 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
External links edit
- Fodé Fofana at WorldFootball.net
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