Cameron Akwasi Antwi (born 7 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Newport County as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Cameron Akwasi Antwi[1] | ||
Date of birth | 7 October 2001 | ||
Place of birth | London, England | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Fulham | |||
2019–2020 | Blackpool | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2022 | Blackpool | 0 | (0) |
2020–2021 | → Southport (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2021 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2022–2024 | Cardiff City | 0 | (0) |
2024- | Newport County | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 24 August 2024 (UTC) |
Early life
editCareer
editBlackpool
editAfter playing youth football with Fulham, Antwi moved to Blackpool in 2019, turning professional and joining the first-team in July 2020.[4][5] He made his debut for Blackpool on 11 November 2020, in a 3–0 win against Leeds United in the EFL Trophy.[6]
On 30 November 2020, he moved on loan to Southport until mid-January.[7]
Antwi joined AFC Telford on a month's loan on 8 October 2021.[8] The loan was extended until January 2022,[9] although Antwi was re-called by Blackpool on 29 December 2021.[10] He was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]
Cardiff City
editAntwi signed for Cardiff City in August 2022.[12] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]
Newport County
editIn July 2024 Antwi signed for Newport County.[14] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[15]
References
edit- ^ efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf (PDF) (Report). English Football League. 11 September 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2021.
- ^ Cameron Antwi at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Fulham hand contract to Ghanaian Starlet Cameron Antwi". kickgh.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Former Fulham youngster signs professional terms with Blackpool". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "Antwi Signs On As A Pro - Blackpool Youngster Signs First Pro Deal With The Club". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "Report Blackpool 3-0 Leeds United U21". www.leedsunited.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Antwi Loaned To Southport". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Antwi Links Up With AFC Telford On Loan" Archived 8 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Blackpool F.C., 8 October 2021
- ^ "Blackpool's Ewan Bange seals fresh loan move after prolific spell with Bamber Bridge" Archived 10 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Blackpool Gazette, 9 November 2021
- ^ "Blackpool hand shirt numbers to youngsters to ensure tonight's game against Middlesbrough goes ahead". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Club Confirms Retained List". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 10 May 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "U21 | Cameron Antwi and Raheem Conte sign for City | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "2023/24 Retained List | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Courtney Baker-Richardson and Cameron Antwi join Newport County". BBC Sport. 10 July 2024.
- ^ Antwi Newport debut