Biography

Simon Boadu Danquah
Position: Defensive Midfielder (6/8) | Nationality: Ghanaian
Age: 14 (Born: September 7, 2009)
Height: 173 cm / 5’8″ | Weight: 55 kg / 121 lbs
Jersey: #13 | Preferred Foot: Right

Simon Boadu Danquah is a midfield prodigy whose tactical intelligence and composure defy his youth. Hailing from Ghana’s Ashanti Region, Simon’s game is steeped in the disciplined yet creative spirit of his homeland. At 14, he already commands the defensive midfield with the poise of a veteran, using his 173 cm frame to break up attacks and ignite transitions through razor-sharp right-footed passes.

In the #13 jersey, Simon wears defiance as armor, turning a “cursed” number into a badge of honor. His ability to read the game’s ebb and flow—snuffing out danger before it blooms—has coaches likening him to a chess prodigy. Unfazed by pressure, he directs older teammates with quiet authority, his voice cutting through the chaos to organize play.

Off the pitch, Simon is a budding polyglot, fluent in three languages, which he uses to connect with teammates from diverse backgrounds. A fan of classical piano, he draws parallels between musical timing and midfield rhythm, calling both “the art of anticipation.” Weekends find him coaching younger siblings’ neighborhood team, drilling them on positional discipline with a patience that belies his age.

Proudly Ashanti, he carries his culture’s legacy of leadership into every tackle and pass, dreaming of one day anchoring Ghana’s national team while advocating for sports education in rural communities.

“Simon doesn’t just play the game—he decrypts it. His mind maps the field like a code, and every touch cracks it open.”
— Kenpong Academy Coaching Staff