Abu Danladi
Abu Danladi (born October 18, 1995) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.
| Danladi playing for Minnesota United in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abu Danladi | ||
| Date of birth | October 18, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Takoradi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New Mexico United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Right to Dream Academy | ||
| 2011–2014 | Santa Barbara Soccer Club | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | UCLA Bruins | 42 | (18) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Ventura County Fusion | 11 | (6) |
| 2017–2019 | Minnesota United | 67 | (11) |
| 2019 | → Forward Madison (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Nashville SC | 25 | (3) |
| 2022 | Minnesota United | 19 | (2) |
| 2022 | Minnesota United 2 | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | Bylis | 10 | (1) |
| 2024– | New Mexico United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 January 2024 | |||
Career edit
Amateur & College edit
Abu Danladi graduated from Ghana's Right to Dream Academy. He attended Dunn High School in Los Olivos, California. He played college soccer with the UCLA Bruins.[2] Danladi received the Gatorade Player of the Year award in 2013–14 while playing for Dunn School.[3][4]
Professional edit
On January 4, 2017, Danladi signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer.[5] On January 13, Danladi was selected by the expansion Minnesota United with the first overall selection of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.[6] He scored his first career MLS goal on May 7, 2017, at home versus Sporting Kansas City.[7] He was the runner-up for the 2017 MLS Rookie of the Year Award, behind Julian Gressel.
On November 19, 2019, Danladi was selected by MLS expansion side Nashville SC in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft.[8] Following the 2021 season Danladi's contract expired with Nashville and he became a free agent.[9]
Following his release from Nashville, Danladi returned to Minnesota United on 13 January 2022, signing a one-year deal.[10] After the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Minnesota.[11]'
Danladi signed with USL Championship club New Mexico United on January 10, 2024.[12]
Career statistics edit
- As of November 9, 2020
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ventura County Fusion | 2016 | Premier Development League | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| Minnesota United FC | 2017 | Major League Soccer | 27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||
| Forward Madison FC (loan) | 2019 | USL League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nashville SC | 2020 | Major League Soccer | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Career total | 96 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 19 | ||
References edit
- ^ . Minnesota United FC. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "ABU DANLADI: Bio". uclabruins.com. UCLA Bruins. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "2013 – 2014 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player Of The Year". gatorade.com. Gatorade. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "Abu Danladi: In the Footsteps of Greatness". topdrawersoccer.com. Advanced Sports Media. May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "MLS announces 2017 Generation adidas class and senior signings". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota United selects Abu Danladi". mnufc.com. Minnesota United FC. January 13, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota United Shuts Out Sporting Kansas City". epluribusloonum.com. Vox Media. May 7, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "2019 Expansion Draft results: Inter Miami, Nashville SC make their picks". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ SC, Nashville. "Nashville Soccer Club Announces 2021 Roster Decisions". Nashville SC.
- ^ "Minnesota United Welcomes Back Forward Abu Danladi | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
- ^ "Minnesota United 2022 End of Season Roster Update | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
- ^ Murray, Nicholas (January 10, 2024). "New Mexico United signs forward Abu Danladi". USLC. USL Championship. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links edit
- Abu Danladi at Soccerway