Simon Adjei
Simon Karlsson Adjei (born 10 November 1993) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Assyriska IK as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Simon Karlsson Adjei | ||
Date of birth | 10 November 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Sweden | ||
Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Assyriska IK | ||
Youth career | |||
Husqvarna FF | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2016 | Husqvarna FF | 45 | (12) |
2013 | → Råslätts SK (loan) | ||
2014 | → Tenhults IF (loan) | ||
2016 | Aurora FC | 19 | (19) |
2018 | Assyriska IK | (30) | |
2019 | York9 | 24 | (7) |
2020– | Assyriska IK | 11 | (10) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 August 2020 |
Club career
York9
On 3 December 2018 Adjei signed a two-year contract with Canadian Premier League side York9, reuniting with his former manager at Aurora FC, Jim Brennan, and becoming the first foreign signing in league history.[1] He made his debut for York9 in their inaugural match against Forge FC on April 27, 2019.[2] He scored his first goal for the club in their following game on May 4, 2019 against Cavalry FC in a 2-1 defeat.[3] On 1 February 2020, Adjei agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.[4]
In 2020, he said that "It (Canadian soccer) is much tougher and you are left a little more on the field, you have to manage yourself a little more. You do not have the same support".[5]
References
- "'He's prolific': York9 FC signs Swedish target man Simon Adjei from Assyriska IK". Canadian Premier League. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
- Davidson, Neil (April 27, 2019). "Forge FC, York9 FC tie in Canadian Premier League's entertaining opener".
- Gradon, Stuart (May 4, 2019). "In Pictures: Cavalry FC beat York9 FC 2-1 in its first-ever CPL match".
- "Simon Adjei Leaves York9 FC". York9 FC. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- Svenskarnas oväntade val - flyttade till Kanada: "Kylan är det enda negativa" fotbollskanalen.se