Charles Boateng | |
Birth Date: | 28 July 1997 |
Birth Place: | Kumasi, Ghana |
Position: | Attacking midfielder, Forward |
Currentclub: | Richmond Kickers (on loan from WAFA SC) |
Clubnumber: | 77 |
Youthyears1: | 2009–2015 |
Youthclubs1: | WAFA SC |
Years1: | 2015– |
Clubs1: | WAFA SC |
Years2: | 2019–2021 |
Clubs2: | → Richmond Kickers (loan) |
Caps2: | 16 |
Goals2: | 2 |
Pcupdate: | 25 October 2020 |
Charles Boateng (born 28 July 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers, on loan from WAFA SC.[1] [2]
In January 2017, Boateng agreed to terms with Real Salt Lake to join their USL side Real Monarchs on loan.[3] However, in February it was announced by the club that Boateng had failed his physical and would not be joining the side.[4]
In March 2019, Boateng made his return to the US after signing on loan with the Richmond Kickers.[5]
In the first round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, Boateng scored four goals to lead the Kickers to a 6–2 win over Virginia United.[6]
Boateng finished the 2019 season by scoring two goals in the final three league matches against the Chattanooga Red Wolves on September 29, 2019, as well as in a 2–0 win over Orlando City B in the final match of the season.[7] [8]