Cameron Antwi

Cameron Antwi
Personal information
Full name Cameron Akwasi Antwi[1]
Date of birth (2001-10-07) 7 October 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Newport County
Number 11
Youth career
Fulham
2019–2020 Blackpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Blackpool 0 (0)
2020–2021Southport (loan) 2 (0)
2021AFC Telford United (loan) 8 (0)
2022–2024 Cardiff City 0 (0)
2024- Newport County 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:23, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Cameron Akwasi Antwi (born 7 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Newport County as a midfielder.

Early life

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Antwi was born in London, England, to Ghanaian parents.[3]

Career

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Blackpool

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After playing youth football with Fulham, Antwi moved to Blackpool in 2019, turning professional and joining the first-team in July 2020.[4][5] He made his debut for Blackpool on 11 November 2020, in a 3–0 win against Leeds United in the EFL Trophy.[6]

On 30 November 2020, he moved on loan to Southport until mid-January.[7]

Antwi joined AFC Telford on a month's loan on 8 October 2021.[8] The loan was extended until January 2022,[9] although Antwi was re-called by Blackpool on 29 December 2021.[10] He was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]

Cardiff City

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Antwi signed for Cardiff City in August 2022.[12] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]

Newport County

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In July 2024 Antwi signed for Newport County.[14] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[15]

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References

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  1. ^ efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf (PDF) (Report). English Football League. 11 September 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2021.
  2. ^ Cameron Antwi at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  3. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Fulham hand contract to Ghanaian Starlet Cameron Antwi". kickgh.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Former Fulham youngster signs professional terms with Blackpool". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Antwi Signs On As A Pro - Blackpool Youngster Signs First Pro Deal With The Club". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Report Blackpool 3-0 Leeds United U21". www.leedsunited.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Antwi Loaned To Southport". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Antwi Links Up With AFC Telford On Loan" Archived 8 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Blackpool F.C., 8 October 2021
  9. ^ "Blackpool's Ewan Bange seals fresh loan move after prolific spell with Bamber Bridge" Archived 10 November 2021 at the Wayback MachineBlackpool Gazette, 9 November 2021
  10. ^ "Blackpool hand shirt numbers to youngsters to ensure tonight's game against Middlesbrough goes ahead". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Club Confirms Retained List". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 10 May 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  12. ^ "U21 | Cameron Antwi and Raheem Conte sign for City | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  13. ^ "2023/24 Retained List | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Courtney Baker-Richardson and Cameron Antwi join Newport County". BBC Sport. 10 July 2024.
  15. ^ Antwi Newport debut