Brandon Thomas-Asante

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
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Milton Keynes Dons 2016–17 League One 4011202091
Total 4011202091
Career total 4011202091

References

  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "Brandon Thomas-Asante". 11v11. 25 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  4. "Thomas-Asante turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons Official Stie. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  5. "Report: MK Dons 3-2 Spennymoor Town". Milton Keynes Dons Official Site. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  6. "Games played by Brandon Thomas-Asante". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 November 2016.

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