Benjamin Agyeman-Badu (born 2 October 1998) is a former professional English footballer who plays as a winger. ^[1] He holds a joined British and Ghanaian nationality. ^[2]

Career

Born in UK capital London, ^[3] Benjamin Agyeman-Badu played with youth-team of Blackpool ^[4] In the season 2014–15 he played on loan at Ryan FC as scholar. ^[5] In summer 2015 he returned to Blackpool youth team. ^[6] In 2016 he was part of Blackpool scholars ^[7] While with Blackpool youth team, he also played as full-back. ^[8] In 2016 he became senior by playing simultaneously with Blackpool's reserves team. ^[9] The records mention him in a number of naming variants, from fullname Benjamin Agyeman-Badu, to Benjamin Agyemang-Badu, Benjamin Agyeman, Benjamin Badu, Ben Agyeman or Ben Badu.

In summer 2017 he left England and joined Serbian club FK Sloboda Užice. ^{[10] [11] [12]}

On 25 August 2018, Agyeman-Badu made his league debut for Slovenian Second League side Ankaran. ^[13]

Personal life

In April 2020, Agyeman-Badu was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. ^{[14] [15]} He and his two co-defendants were remanded in custody. On 15 August 2022, Agyeman-Badu was jailed for thirteen years. ^[16]

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