Kofi Sarkodie
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Houston Dynamo 's ground breaking | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kofi Kwarteng Frempong Sarkodie | ||
Date of birth | March 22, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Dayton, Ohio, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2008 |
IMG Soccer Academy | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2010 | Akron Zips | 69 | (12) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010 |
Michigan Bucks | 0 | (0) |
2011–2015 |
Houston Dynamo | 98 | (0) |
2016–2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 32 | (0) |
2018 | Trelleborgs FF | 11 | (0) |
2021 | Austin Bold | 22 | (1) |
International career | |||
2006–2008 | United States U17 | 17 | (3) |
2008–2009 | United States U18 | 9 | (1) |
2010–2011 | United States U20 | 3 | (0) |
2012 | United States U23 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 6, 2021 |
Kofi Kwarteng Frempong Sarkodie (born March 22, 1991) is an American soccer player.[1]
Career
Youth, college and amateur
After graduating from the
While in college, Sarkodie was also a member of the
Professional
Houston Dynamo
On January 13, 2011, Sarkodie was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the
During the 2012 season, Sarkodie barely played for the first 6 months, making 2 appearances for 20 minutes total during the first 26 MLS games.
On March 2, 2013, Sarkodie started the Dynamo's opening match of the season, a 2–0 win over D.C. United.[15] Sarkodie appeared in 33 of Houston's 34 MLS regular season matches, all of them starts, as well as picking up 4 assists.[12] He helped the Dynamo finish 4th in the Eastern Conference and qualify for the playoffs.[16] On November 6, Sarkodie picked up an assist in extra time to help Houston defeat the New York Red Bulls 2–1 in leg 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, giving the Dynamo a 4–3 aggregate win. He played the full match in all 5 of Houston's playoff games as they reached the Conference Finals, where they lost 2–1 to Sporting Kansas City on aggregate.[15] During the season, Sarkodie also played once in the Open Cup, played in both legs of Houston's 2012–13 CCL quarterfinals aggregate loss to Santos Laguna, and made 3 appearances during the 2013–14 CCL group stage, as the Dynamo finished 2nd in their group, failing to advance.[14] Following the season, Sarkodie was named the 2013 Dynamo Defensive Player of the Year.[17]
Sarkodie enjoyed another strong season in 2014, making 32 MLS appearances, all starts, and recording 4 assists.[12] However, it was a poor season for Houston as a team, finishing 8th in the conference and missing out on the playoffs.[18] He also made 2 Open Cup appearances during the season.[14]
In the opening game of the 2015 season, Sarkodie collided heads with teammate
San Jose Earthquakes
On April 1, 2016, Sarkodie joined the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for targeted allocation money in a sign-and-trade deal with Houston, reuniting him with former Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear.[23][24] He made his Earthquakes debut on April 16, playing the full match in a 3–1 loss to the Portland Timbers.[25] In July, Sarkodie suffered an ankle injury that kept him out for months.[26][25] He ended his first season in San Jose with 13 MLS appearances and 1 in the Open Cup as the Earthquakes finished 9th in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for the playoffs.[25][14][27]
On January 26, 2017, Sarkodie signed a new contract with San Jose.[28] He made 18 appearances and had 1 assist during the regular season, helping the Earthquakes finish 6th in the Western Conference and qualify for the playoffs.[12][29] Sarkodie got the start in San Jose's opening game of the playoffs, a 5–0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[30]
His contract with the Earthquakes expired following the 2017 season.[31]
Trelleborgs FF
On July 13, 2018, Sarkodie signed with Swedish Allsvenskan club Trelleborgs FF.[32] He made his debut on July 30, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 loss to Hammarby IF.[33] Sarkodie made 11 appearances for Trelleborgs as they finished last in the Allsvenskan and were relegated to the Superettan. He left the club at the end of 2018.[34]
Austin Bold FC
On February 27, 2021, Sarkodie returned to professional soccer and the state of Texas by signing with Austin Bold FC of the USL Championship.[35]
International
Sarkodie was a member of the U.S. U-17 in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He also played for the U-18, U-20, and U-23 national teams.
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Playoffs[b] | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Houston Dynamo | 2011 | MLS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
2012 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3[c] | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
2013 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 44 | 0 | ||
2014 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
2015 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||||
Dynamo Total | 98 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 124 | 1 | ||
San Jose Earthquakes | 2016 | MLS | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
2017 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |||
Earthquakes Total | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
Trelleborgs FF | 2018 | Allsvenskan | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||
Career Total | 140 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 170 | 1 |
- ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup and Svenska Cupen
- ^ Includes MLS Cup Playoffs
- ^ CONCACAF Champions League
Honors
University of Akron
- 2010
- Mid-American Conference Tournament: 2008, 2009, 2010
Individual
- 2010[39]
- Soccer America Player of the Year Award: 2010[40]
- Dynamo Defensive Player of the Year: 2013[17]
Personal life
Sarkodie was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. His parents, Amaning and Olivia, are both originally from Kumasi, Ghana.[3][41] Olivia's mother, Kofi's grandmother, was the tribal queen of her village.[2][41][42] Sarkodie has two brothers, Kwame and Ofori, and one sister, Mimi.[3][41] Kwame played college soccer for Cincinnati while Ofori played for Indiana.[2][41]
References
- ^ "Kofi Kwarteng Frempong Sarkodie Stats - Goals, Blocks, xG, xA | FootyStats". footystats.org. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ a b c "Sarkodie brothers are soccer royalty". ESPN.com. 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c "Kofi Sarkodie - Men's Soccer". University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2019 Akron Men's Soccer Media Guide (PDF)" (PDF). University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Clark, Travis (13 January 2011). "Akron sets new record for SuperDraft success". Major League Soccer. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kofi Sarkodie 2011 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2011 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Lovell, Darrell (April 6, 2011). "Dynamo eliminated from Open Cup in OT". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Roepken, Corey (2012-11-11). "Sarkodie, Ashe add versatility to Dynamo's defense". Chron. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Ortiz, Jose de Jesus (2012-10-06). "Dynamo's Sarkodie earns his chance in starting lineup". Chron. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c "Kofi Sarkodie 2012 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Kofi Sarkodie". Major League Soccer. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c d "USA - K. Sarkodie - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b "Kofi Sarkodie 2013 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2013 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b "Dynamo Awards". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "2014 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Ortiz, Jose de Jesus (2015-03-08). "Injured Sarkodie perseveres in victorious Dynamo season opener". Chron. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Kofi Sarkodie 2015 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Scouting report: Dynamo at Colorado". HoustonChronicle.com. 2015-08-26. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2015 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Rodriguez, Alicia (April 1, 2016). "San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Kofi Sarkodie in trade with Houston". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ Roepken, Corey (2016-04-01). "Dynamo send Kofi Sarkodie to San Jose". Chron. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c "Kofi Sarkodie 2016 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Earthquakes resume run at MLS playoff berth". Times-Herald. 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2016 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign Defender Kofi Sarkodie to New Contract". SJ Earthquakes. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "2017 Major League Soccer Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Kofi Sarkodie 2017 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2018 MLS Season". San Jose Earthquakes. 27 Nov 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Berséus, Lotta Lövdén. "Förändringar i försvaret – Kontrakt klart med den amerikanske försvararen Kofi Sarkodie och Victor Nilsson lämnar klubben". Trelleborgs FF (in Swedish). Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "Kofi Sarkodie 2018 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Officiellt: Fem spelare lämnar Trelleborgs FF, fotbolltransfers.com, 3 December 2018
- ^ "AUSTIN BOLD FC SIGNS MLS VETERAN KOFI SARKODIE FOR 2021 USL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON". AustinBoldFC.com. Austin Bold FC. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Kofi Sarkodie". Major League Soccer. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "USA - K. Sarkodie - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "Kofi Sarkodie Stats". FBref.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ "The New Gold Standard: Men's Soccer Captures National Title". gozips.com. December 12, 2010. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Maryland's Mullins repeats as Men's Player of the Year". www.socceramerica.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b c d Ortiz, Jose de Jesus (2011-03-19). "Dynamo's Sarkodie tries to pursue soccer career, degree". Chron. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Bell, Jack (2011-02-24). "A Promising Rookie Gives Houston and M.L.S. the Royal Treatment". Goal. Retrieved 2021-01-28.