Full name Kwadwo Poku Years Team Weight 84 kg Number 88 Height 1.85 m | Role Footballer Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana Name Kwadwo Poku Date joined 2015 | |
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Date of birth (1992-02-19) 19 February 1992 (age 23) Current team Wilmington Hammerheads FC (Forward) Profiles | ||
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Kwadwo Poku (born 10 July 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Miami FC in the North American Soccer League.
Contents
- Beyond the pitch kwadwo poku part 1
- Youth
- Georgia Revolution
- Atlanta Silverbacks
- New York City FC
- Miami FC
- International career
- Individual
- References
Beyond the pitch kwadwo poku part 1
Youth
Poku played in the youth system of his hometown club, Asante Kotoko SC, in Kumasi, Ghana.
Georgia Revolution
In late 2010, Poku moved to the USA and joined 4th division side Georgia Revolution ahead of their 2011 season. Playing as a striker in the 2012 and 2013 NPSL seasons Poku was his teams top scorer and in the 2013 season he also contributed a team-high seven assists. In May 2013, he scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 win over Real Colorado Foxes in the first round of the US Open Cup.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Poku moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL on January 24, 2014. During his time at the club he made 25 appearances, scoring twice, including a winning goal in the 91st minute against MLS side Real Salt Lake in the fourth round of the US Open Cup. Silverbacks manager and technical director Eric Wynalda described Poku as one of the best players in NASL, adding that he "might be too good for the MLS too".
New York City FC
In January 2015, Poku was signed by MLS expansion side New York City FC after they acquired Poku's MLS rights from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for a 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick. Poku quickly became a fan favourite at New York City for his eye catching performances, he was named to the MLS 24 under 24 at the end of the 2015 season.
Miami FC
After failing to earn consistent playing time under new coach Patrick Vieira, he was sold to Miami FC of the NASL in late June 2016, for a reported fee of $700,000.
International career
During August 2015, Poku showed interest in playing international football for both Ghana and the United States national teams. United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann reportedly approached Poku and asked him to switch nationality following his impressive performance in MLS for New York City FC however Poku does not have US citizenship.
On 10 October 2015, Poku received his first call up from Ghana for a friendly against Canada. Poku played 8 minutes after being subbed on in a 1-1 draw.
Poku holds a U.S. green card which also qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS & NASL roster purposes.