Kwaku Oduroh Explained

Kwaku Nuamah Oduroh (born 16 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.

He has played for Manchester City, before joining Derby County in 2022, whilst at Derby Oduroh had loan spells at Rochdale and Hartlepool United. He was released by Derby in June 2024.

Career

Oduroh began his career at Manchester City, leaving the club in the summer of 2022 (after 14 years) and undergoing a trial at Derby County.^[3] He signed a two-year contract with Derby in July 2022.^{[4] [5]}

He made his debut for Derby County in a Carabao Cup tie away to Mansfield Town on 9 August 2022.^[6] Oduroh mainly played for the clubs under-21 side, as his six first team appearances during the 2022–23 season were made in cup competitions.^[1]

On 5 July 2023 it was announced that Oduroh would join National League side Rochdale on loan for the 2023–24 season.^[7] Oduroh's loan was terminated early by Rochdale on 10 January 2024, Oduroh made 22 appearances for Rochdale during his six month loan stay, scoring one goal, his first in senior football against AFC Fylde on Boxing Day 2023.^{[8] [9]}

On 1 March 2024, Oduroh signed for National League club Hartlepool United on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.^[10] He made two appearances for the club.^[11]

On 18 May 2024, it was announced that Oduroh would leave Derby at the end of his contract on 30 June 2024.^[12]

Personal life

Oduroh is of Ghanaian descent.^[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Manchester City U-23	2021–22	—			—		—		2		0	2	0
Derby County	2022–23	League One	0	0	1	0	2	0	3	0	6	0
	2023–24	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	1	0	2	0	5	0	8	0
Rochdale (loan)	2023–24	National League	20	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	22	1
Hartlepool United (loan)	2023–24	National League	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total			22	1	2	0	2	0	6	0	32	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: England - K. Oduroh - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. Soccerway . Perform Group . 1 March 2024.
2. Web site: Ghanaian defender Kwaku Oduroh closing in on move to Tottenham from Manchester City. ghanasoccernet.com.
3. Web site: Young Defender Kwaku Oduroh Confirms Manchester City Exit After Derby County Trial. Jake. Mahon. Sports Illustrated Manchester City News, Analysis and More.
4. Web site: Derby sign former Man City defender Oduroh. www.bbc.co.uk.
5. Web site: Man City graduate Kwaku Oduroh opens up on Derby transfer. Liam. Wood. 15 July 2022. Manchester Evening News.
6. Web site: Mansfield Town - Derby County. www.bbc.co.uk.
7. Web site: Defneder Oduroh joins Rochdale on loan. 5 July 2023. 5 July 2023. Derby County F.C..
8. Web site: Leigh Curtis's Derby County notebook: Loan decision made, Bradley warning and sell-on issue. 10 January 2024. 10 January 2024. Derby Telegraph.
9. Web site: Oduroh Returns To Derby. 10 January 2024. 10 January 2024. Rochdale A.F.C..
10. News: Kwaku Oduroh arrives on loan . Hartlepool United FC . 1 March 2024 . 1 March 2024.
11. News: Hartlepool United's 2023/24 National League season end of term grades . Robbie . Stelling . Hartlepool Mail . 26 April 2024 . 6 May 2024.
12. News: Derby County Retained List: 2023/24 Season. Derby County. 18 May 2024. 18 May 2024.