Denzel Owoahene-Akyeampong (born 2 May 2004) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender.

Career

Youth

Akyeampong was spotted at primary school during a

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foundation event in 2013, which saw him join the Fox Soccer Academy. During his time at the FSA, Akyeampong helped the team to achieving three league titles and played a part in helping the team to qualify for two National Finals in 2022 and 2023, where they were crowned National Champion in 2022. Akyeampong trialled with numerous clubs including

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and AB. Akyeampong also spent time with the under-23 team of

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Division One side

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during their 2021–22 season, where he scoring 16 goals in 14 appearances. He also made two senior appearances for the club in 2022.

Professional

After appearing in a showcase organised by the FSA, Akyeampong was spotted by the head coach of

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side

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. He went on trial with the club in February 2023, and signed his first professional contract with Charlotte on 23 June 2023. He didn't make an appearance for the club during the 2023 season, but re-signed for the team on 8 December 2023.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Akyeampong, Denzel 2004 births Charlotte Independence players English expatriate men's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in the United States English men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Footballers from London Living people Men's association football defenders USL League One players Tooting Bec F.C. players 21st-century English sportsmen