Kelvin Ofori (born 27 July 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club SC Paderborn 07.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2001-07-27) 27 July 2001 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana[1] | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | SC Paderborn | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2019 | Right to Dream Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 12 | (0) |
2019–2021 | Fortuna Düsseldorf II | 9 | (3) |
2021– | SC Paderborn | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2021 |
Ofori first played for the Right to Dream Academy from 2011 to 2019.[2]
Following a successful trial at Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf, Ofori signed a three-year deal with the club.[3][4][5]
His first competitive appearance for Fortuna Düsseldorf came as a substitute in a DFB-Pokal match against FC 08 Villingen, in which he scored his first goal at professional level.[6] He also made his Bundesliga debut as a substitute in a match against Mainz 05,[7] replacing Valon Berisha in the 79th minute.[8]
On 11 August 2021, Ofori signed a two-year contract with SC Paderborn 07 of the 2. Bundesliga.[9] Four days later, on 15 August, he made his league debut for the club by coming on as a substitute in a 4–1 win at Werder Bremen.[10]
SC Paderborn 07 – current squad | |
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