Cameron Antwi

Cameron Antwi

Personal information
Full name	Cameron Akwasi Antwi [1]
Date of birth	(2001-10-07) 7 October 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	London, England
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Gillingham
Number	36
Youth career
	Fulham
2019–2020	Blackpool
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2022	Blackpool	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Southport (loan)	2	(0)
2021	→ AFC Telford United (loan)	8	(0)
2022–2024	Cardiff City	0	(0)
2024–2026	Newport County	64	(4)
2026–	Gillingham	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:53, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

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

Early life

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

Career

Blackpool

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

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

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] Antwi scored his first Newport goal on 8 February 2025 in the 3–0 League Two win against Crewe Alexandra. ^[16]

Gillingham

On 23 January 2026, Antwi signed for Gillingham on a two-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee, having scored against the team days earlier for Newport. ^{[17] [18]}

Career statistics

As of match played 28 February 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Blackpool	2020–21 [19]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 [a]	0	1	0
	2021–22 [20]	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0
Southport (loan)	2020–21 [2]	National League North	2	0	0	0	0	0	2 [b]	0	4	0
AFC Telford United (loan)	2021–22 [2]	National League North	8	0	0	0	0	0	2 [b]	0	10	0
Cardiff City	2022–23 [21]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24 [22]	Championship	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Newport County	2024–25 [23]	League Two	40	1	0	0	1	0	2 [a]	0	43	1
	2025–26 [24]	League Two	24	3	1	1	2	1	1 [a]	0	28	5
	Total		64	4	1	1	3	1	3	0	71	6
Gillingham	2025–26 [24]	League Two	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Career total			79	4	2	1	4	1	8	0	93	6

1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy

References

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 23 November 2024.
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 Machine – Blackpool 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. "Cheltenham Town 3–2 Newport County". BBC Sport.
16. "Crewe Alexandra 0–3 Newport County: Exiles impress as they claim third straight win". BBC Sport.
17. "Gills sign Cameron Antwi". Gillingham FC. 23 January 2026.
18. "Newport County: Gillingham sign Exiles midfielder Cameron Antwi". BBC Sport. 23 January 2026.
19. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
20. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
21. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
22. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
23. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
24. "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 December 2025.