Razak Simpson

Razak Simpson (born 15 July 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghanaian Premier League side Ashanti Gold.[1]

Razak Simpson
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-07-15) 15 July 1998
Place of birth Mampong, Ghana
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Ashanti Gold
Number –
Youth career
Elite Soccer Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Ashanti Gold 4 (0)
2021 → Liberty Professionals (loan) 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 September 2021

Career

Simpson started his career with Elite Soccer Academy. In July 2019, he was signed by Obuasi-based team Ashanti Gold on a 5-year deal.[2] He become the club's third signing of the season with Isaac Opoku Agyemang and Kwadwo Amoako being the first and second.[3][4] He made his debut on 15 January 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 57 minute for Musa Mohammed in a goalless draw match against Legon Cities.[5]

In March 2021, Simpson joined Liberty Professionals on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut against on 4 April 2021, in a 2–0 loss to Bechem United. The following weekend he played the full 90 minutes and helped Liberty to keep a clean sheet in a 4–0 victory over Elmina Sharks.[6][7][8] During his loan spell, he featured in 16 league matches, only missing one within the second half of the season. He also won one man of the match award.[9]

References
  1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. "Ashanti Gold sign teenager Razak Simpson on 5-year deal". Ghana Sports Online. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  3. "Ashantigold sign midfielder Razak Simpson on a five year deal". GhanaSoccernet. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. Laryea, Beatrice. "Ashgold sign Amoako, Agyemang, others". Graphic SPORTS. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  5. "Match Report of Legon Cities FC vs Ashanti Gold SC - 2020-01-15 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  6. Osman, Abdul Wadudu (10 April 2021). "Match Report : Liberty Professionals 4-0 Elmina Sharks - Liberty thump Sharks to keep survival hopes alive". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  7. "Liberty Professionals win big against Elmina Sharks at Sogakope". www.ghanafa.org. Ghana Football Association. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  8. "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 19 Match Report- Liberty Professionals 4-0 Elmina Sharks". GhanaSoccernet. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  9. "WAFA set to sign AshantiGold defender Razak Simpson to replace Konadu Yiadom". GhanaSoccernet. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.


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