Andrew Buah

Last updated

Andrew Buah
Andrew Buah.jpg
Buah with Port Vale in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-05-04) 4 May 2006 (age 18) [1]
Place of birth Manchester, England [2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Port Vale
Number 28
Youth career
2021–2023 Port Vale
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Port Vale 1 (0)
2023Newcastle Town (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:27, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Andrew Buah (born 4 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

Contents

Career

Buah joined Port Vale after impressing in a trial game at Keele University in 2021. [2] He made his first-team debut on 10 October 2023, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute for Ethan Chislett in a 1–1 draw with Newcastle United U21 in an EFL Trophy group stage game at Vale Park. [3] The following month, he was played out of position at left-wing-back against Wrexham in his first start in senior football, and manager Andy Crosby said that he should "be really proud of his performance". [4] On 23 December, he joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Newcastle Town on a work experience loan, alongside youth-team teammates Eli Fisher and Daniel Mahaffy. [5] However, he picked up an injury and was not able to feature for the club. [2] He signed a one-year professional contract in July 2024 after manager Darren Moore concluded that he "possesses all of the raw attributes to kick on and become a real asset to our squad". [6]

Style of play

Buah is a versatile forward with an exciting playing style. [7]

Career statistics

As of match played 27 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale 2023–24 [8] EFL League One 1000002 [lower-alpha 1] 030
2024–25 [9] EFL League Two 0000000000
Total1000002030
Newcastle Town (loan) 2023–24 Northern Premier League
Division One West
0000000000
Career total1000002030
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">JJ Hooper</span> English footballer

Jonathan James Hooper is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Blyth Spartans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Conlon</span> English footballer

Tom George Sawyer Conlon is an English footballer who plays for National League club Oldham Athletic. He has represented the England C team. He is a descendant of Football League players George Heppell and Albert Pearson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Uche Ikpeazu</span> English association football player

Karl Anthony Uchechukwu Mubiru Ikpeazu is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Wilson (footballer, born 1995)</span> English footballer

James Antony Wilson is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Northampton Town.

Ryan Thomas William Boot is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Chesterfield.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nathan Smith (footballer, born 1996)</span> English footballer

Nathan James Smith is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Port Vale. He has won praise for mental attributes such as bravery, consistency and commitment, as well as his pace and strength.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Gibbons (footballer)</span> English footballer

James Andrew Gibbons is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back for EFL League One club Cambridge United.

Ryan George Henson Loft is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitch Clark (footballer, born 1999)</span> Welsh footballer

Mitchell Reece Clark is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Port Vale. He has represented Wales at youth level.

Benjamin Matthew Garrity is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Sang</span> English footballer

Thomas Roy Sang is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Port Vale. A versatile defensive midfielder, he can also play at right-back. His father, Neil, played professional football.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lewis Cass (footballer)</span> English footballer

Lewis Graham Cass is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender; he is without a club after leaving Port Vale on 30 June 2024.

James John Plant is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Port Vale. He has previously played on loan at Nantwich Town and Salisbury.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Shorrock</span> English footballer (born 2007)

Jack Shorrock is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rhys Walters</span> English footballer (born 2005)

Rhys Anthony Walters is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Port Vale. He has also played on loan at Leek Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jesse Debrah</span> English association football player

Jesse Debrah is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

Joshua John Thomas is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Swansea City. He is a Wales under-21 international.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Brazier</span> English footballer (born 2007)

Liam Brazier is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

Ben Lomax is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Port Vale.

Daniel Mahaffy is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.

References

  1. Andrew Buah at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 3 Baggaley, Mike (8 January 2024). "Vale planning for stars of the future". Valiant's Substack. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  3. Carville, Matthew (10 October 2023). "Match Report | Port Vale 1-1 Newcastle United U21s - Port Vale win 3-2 on pens". Port Vale F.C. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  4. Baggaley, Mike (8 November 2023). "Port Vale take consolations from Wrexham defeat". Valiant's Substack. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  5. "Several Scholars Head Out on Work Experience Loans". Port Vale F.C. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  6. "Andrew Buah signs first professional contract with Port Vale | Port Vale FC". Port Vale FC. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  7. Baggaley, Mike (24 June 2024). "Vale youngsters making the grade". Valiant's Substack. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  8. "Games played by Andrew Buah in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  9. "Games played by Andrew Buah in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.