Seth Adonkor

With Nantes, Adonkor won the 1982–83 French Division 1, missing only one match in the season. Managed by Jean-Claude Suaudeau, Nantes finished ten points ahead of second-placed Bordeaux at a time when wins earned two points instead of three. Adonkor also finished runner-up in the 1982–83 Coupe de France with Nantes, losing the final 3–2 against Paris Saint-Germain. At the time of Adonkor's death Nantes led Bordeaux by one point in the 1983–84 edition of the French Division 1. During the season France national team manager Henri Michel considered calling up Adonkor. A midfielder standing at 1.80 m, Adonkor was athletic and had good ball control.

Born on 30 October 1961 in Ghana, Adonkor moved to France in his early youth, his father being a diplomat. He started playing football at La Mellinet, later joining Nantes. Adonkor was the half-brother of Marcel Desailly, who went on to play for the France national team.

Nantes

Division 1: 1982–83 Coupe de France runner-up: 1982–83