Ali Fadal (born 14 January 2004) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Valencia CF Mestalla.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 14 January 2004 | ||
Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Valencia B | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
Ghana Angel Soccer Academy | |||
–2022 | Montverde Academy | ||
2022–2023 | Valencia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Valencia B | 22 | (0) |
2023– | Valencia | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2024 |
Early life
editFadal started playing football at the age of four. He joined the Montverde Academy in the United States at the age of fifteen.[1]
Club career
editIn 2022, Fadal signed for Spanish La Liga side Valencia. On 5 December 2023, he made his first team debut during a 1–0 Copa del Rey win over Arosa, becoming the first Ghanaian to play for the club.[2] He has been regarded as one of the most promising prospects in Ghanaian football.[3]
Style of play
editFadal mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and technical ability.[4]
Personal life
editFadal is the son of a footballer father.[5]
References
edit- ^ "La malaria, la última superación de Ali Fadal". as.com.
- ^ "El duro camino de Ali Fadal". relevo.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, el ghanés que se formó en Estados Unidos". eldesmarque.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, centro de atención". valenciaplaza.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal llama la atención de Gattuso". levante-emv.com.