Raphaël Sarfo (born 8 January 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raphaël Boakye Sarfo | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Attacker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Patro Eisden | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2022 | AFC Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Jong Ajax | 30 | (1) |
| 2024– | Patro Eisden | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | Netherlands U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | Netherlands U16 | 4 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 March 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 February 2020 | |||
Career
editFrom Amsterdam, Sarfo has been playing in Ajax's youth academy since 2012. He made his debut in professional football for Jong Ajax against Heracles Almelo on September 5, 2022.[2][3] In August 2023, he signed a one year professional contract with the club, with the option of two more years.[4]
In July 2024, Sarfo joined Belgian Challenger Pro League club Patro Eisden on a two-year contract.[5]
International career
editSarfo has represented the Netherlands at both the U-15 and U-16 age-group levels.[6]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 11 March 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jong Ajax Amsterdam | 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | ||||
| Career total | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | ||
Personal life
editAlthough born in The Netherlands, Sarfo has Ghanaian heritage.[7]
References
edit- ^ "R.Sarfo". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Ghanaian youngster Raphael Sarfo signs professional contract with Ajax". Ghanasoccernet. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "AJAX II VS. HERACLES 4-0". Soccerway. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Ajax contracteert drie Jong Ajax-spelers: 'Voel me erg dankbaar'". 17 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Talentvolle rechtsback Raphaël Sarfo tekent bij Patro Eisden!" [Talented right back Raphaël Sarfo signs with Patro Eisden!]. patroeisden.com (in Dutch). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Okai Gyimah, Edmund (December 2, 2020). "Exclusive: Raphael Sarfo trains with Ajax Team B". Sportsworldghana.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Dutch Ghanaian defender Raphael Sarfo signs professional contract with Ajax". Football Ghana. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.