Brandon Thomas-Asante
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Solomon Brandon Michael Clarke Thomas-Asante[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1998 (age 17) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2016 | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016– | Milton Keynes Dons | 4 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:18, 5 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
Solomon Brandon Michael Clarke Thomas-Asante (born 1998) is a Ghanaian[2] professional footballer who plays as a forward for League One side Milton Keynes Dons.
Playing career
Milton Keynes Dons
Early years and breakthrough
Thomas-Asante was born to a Ghanaian father and mother of Jamaican descent.
He joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at the age of 12, progressing through various age groups and into the club's development squad. On 6 August 2016, following an impressive pre-season, Thomas-Asante made his debut for the first team, featuring as a substitute in the 75th minute in a 0–1 away win to Shrewsbury Town.[3]
On 12 September 2016, Thomas-Asante signed professional terms with the club, signing a one-year deal with an option of a further year.[4] On 5 November 2016, Thomas-Asante scored his first professional goal for the club, scoring in a 3–2 home FA Cup first round win over Spennymoor Town.[5]
Club statistics
- As of 5 November 2016[6]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2016–17 | League One | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
References
- ↑ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ↑ "Brandon Thomas-Asante". 11v11. 25 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ "Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ "Thomas-Asante turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons Official Stie. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Report: MK Dons 3-2 Spennymoor Town". Milton Keynes Dons Official Site. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ "Games played by Brandon Thomas-Asante". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
