Richmond Boakye

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ИИ

Richmond Boakye is a professional footballer from Ghana who plays as a striker.

Boakye began his career with Bechem United before moving to Genoa CFC in 2009.

Boakye scored his first goal for the Ghana national team on his debut against China in 2012.

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Биография

Early Life

Richmond Yiadom Boakye was born in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana, where he began his football journey with Bechem United. His talent was evident early on, and he later joined D.C. United in Agogo, Asante Akim North District, before being scouted by Genoa CFC in 2008 during a tournament in Vicenza, Italy.

Career

Boakye's professional career took off when he signed with Genoa in 2009. He made his Serie A debut on April 3, 2010, scoring a goal shortly after coming off the bench against Livorno. His time at Genoa was marked by success in youth competitions, winning the Scudetto, Coppa Italia, and two Supercoppa Primavera titles. In 2011, he moved to US Sassuolo on loan, where he had a standout season, scoring 12 goals in 36 appearances. His impressive performance led to an extension of his loan and a subsequent transfer to Juventus in 2012. Boakye continued to shine, scoring 11 goals in the 2012-13 season, helping Sassuolo secure promotion to Serie A.

Internationally, Boakye made his debut for the Ghana national team on August 15, 2012, scoring an equalizer against China. He also represented Ghana at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, contributing to the team's bronze medal finish.

Personal Life

Despite his family's allegiance to Manchester United and Barcelona, Boakye has openly expressed his support for Real Madrid. His journey from local clubs in Ghana to the international stage showcases his dedication and passion for football, making him a notable figure in Ghanaian sports.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 May 2023

International

As of match played 18 January 2022

Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boakye goal.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Early career

Born in Accra, Greater Accra, Boakye began his career with Bechem United in his native country of Ghana. He eventually moved to Agogo, Asante Akim North District based club, D.C. United and remained until 2008 when he was scouted by Genoa CFC following a tournament in Vicenza, Italy.

Genoa

Following his transfer to Genoa in 2009, Boakye spent the 2009–10 Serie A season, playing in the Campionato Nazionale Primavera for the Ligurian club. On 3 April 2010, Boakye made his Serie A debut, in a match against Livorno. He came off the bench as a substitute for David Suazo in the 13th minute and scored the opening goal, and the match ended in a 1–1 draw. On 2 May, he played in his second match, replacing Giuseppe Sculli as a 71st minute substitute. In the process he played often for Genoa's Primavera side, winning the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Primavera with the Rossoblu.

Sassuolo

On 21 June 2011, Boakye officially joined Serie B outfit Sassuolo on a one-year loan deal that proved very successful for the Ghanaian; he managed to score 12 goals in 36 appearances for the club that missed promotion to Serie A via a promotion play-off loss on aggregate to UC Sampdoria during the 2011–12. His loan deal was extended for an extra year for the after signing for Juventus in 2012. The following season, the 2012–13, he scored 11 league goals in 32 league appearances, ended as the club's joint top scorer and helped them to win the Serie B…

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International career

Boakye received an international call-up by the Ghana national team for the friendly match against China at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on 15 August 2012. Boakye scored his first goal for Ghana on his debut, an equaliser in the 80th minute of the match. He also played for Ghana at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, winning the bronze medal.

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Club: Atalanta BC (2014–2015)
Club: Elche CF (2013–2014)
Club: Genoa CFC (2009–2014)
Club: US Sassuolo Calcio (2011–2013)
Club: Roda JC Kerkrade (2015–2015)
Club: Latina Calcio 1932 (2016–2016)
Club: Juventus FC (2012–2014)
National team: Ghana
Club: Ghana national under-20 football team (2010–2013)
Club: Ghana men's national football team (2012–)

Личное

Personal life

Whilst on loan playing for Elche in the La Liga in 2013, Boakye revealed that he is Real Madrid fan even though when he was growing up everyone in his family supported Manchester United and Barcelona.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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