Francis Dadzie is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Kerala United FC in the Kerala Premier League.

Francis Dadzie
Personal information
Date of birth 1994 or 1995 (age 28–29)[1]
Place of birth Ghana
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Kerala United FC
Youth career
2012 Asante Kotoko
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Bechem United
2015 NorthEast United 11 (1)
2016 Sporting Clube de Goa 22 (9)
2018–2021 Aizawl FC 18 (7)
2021– Kerala United FC 6 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 February 2021

Career edit

Early career edit

In 2012, Dadzie signed for Asante Kotoko of the Ghana Premier League.[2] He soon went on to join fellow Premier League side Bechem United FC.[3] In January 2014, Dadzie went on trial with the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer but failed to make it to the team.[4]

NorthEast United edit

On 6 August 2015 it was announced that Dadzie would sign for NorthEast United FC of the Indian Super League.[5] Dadzi is the Youngest Foreign Player of NorthEast United also He is the Youngest Goalscorer in NorthEast United Jersey.

Sporting clube de Goa edit

On 6 October 2016 it was announced that Dadzie signed for Sporting Clube de Goa[6] of the Goa Professional League. He has been added to the team and also made his debut in the Goa Professional League match on the same day. He had a rather memorable debut against St. Cruz Club Of Cavelossim as he scored two goals and led his team to a 2–0 victory.

Career statistics edit

As of match played 25 November 2015[7]
Club Season League Federation Cup Durand Cup AFC Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
NorthEast United 2015 ISL 11 1 0 0 11 1
Career total 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 1

References edit

  1. ^ "Indian job: Francis Dadzie's North East United begin Super League Tuesday".
  2. ^ "GLO PREMIER LEAGUE 2012-2013 – SEASON PREVIEW". West African Football. 10 June 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Ghana Premier League Matchday 14: Kotoko on song, Hearts held, Hasaacas bounce back". Agoronet. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Jamie (4 February 2014). "Ghanaian teenager Francis Dadzie is on trial with the Portland Timbers". Oregon Live. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  5. ^ "NorthEast United sign Francis Dadzie". Goal.com. 6 August 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Sporting Club de Goa sign Francis Dadzie & scored a brace on his debut in Goa ProLeague". thefangarage.com. 6 October 2016. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  7. ^ Francis Dadzie at Soccerway