Biography

Desmond Annan
Position: Defensive Midfielder (#6) | Nationality: Ghanaian
Age: 17 (Born: September 10, 2006)
Height: 168 cm / 5’6″ | Weight: 60 kg / 132 lbs
Jersey: #22 | Preferred Foot: Right

Desmond Annan is the pulse of Ghanaian grit in Kenpong Academy’s midfield—a compact, tenacious #6 who defies his 168 cm stature with a blend of tactical ferocity and street-smart ingenuity. Born in Accra, Desmond plays with the rhythm of the city’s bustling pickup games, where quick thinking and sharper tackles decide matches. His low center of gravity and explosive agility allow him to snuff out attacks, break lines with daring right-footed passes, and recycle possession like a veteran twice his age.

In the #22 jersey, Desmond operates as a midfield disruptor, blending old-school toughness with modern versatility. He’s a master of the “invisible” arts—anticipating passes, shielding the backline, and redirecting play with the precision of a traffic conductor. Coaches rave about his ability to simplify chaos, turning defensive scrambles into controlled buildups. But what truly sets him apart? His improvisation. When tactics falter, Desmond invents solutions on the fly, drawing from the creativity of Ghana’s grassroots football culture.

Off the pitch, Desmond is a quiet force—meticulously studying clips of Ghanaian midfield legends like Michael Essien, dissecting their tackles and leadership. He volunteers at a local youth academy, teaching kids to “play smart, not just hard.” A fan of highlife music, he credits its rhythms for his intuitive sense of tempo on the field.

“Desmond doesn’t wait for the game to come to him—he hunts it. His heart’s in Ghana, but his mind’s five steps ahead.”
— Kenpong Academy Coach