1. Andrew Kyere Yiadom was born on 2 December 1991 and is a professional footballer who plays as a right back or right midfielder for EFL League One club Reading.
15 Facts About Andy Yiadom
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Andy Yiadom started his career in the youth team of Watford but wasn't offered a professional contract at the end of his scholarship.
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Andy Yiadom only stayed for one season at Hayes before moving on to newly promoted Conference Premier club Braintree Town in August 2011, following a trial at League Two club Bristol Rovers.
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Andy Yiadom was signed by League Two club Barnet on 31 January 2012.
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Andy Yiadom became popular with fans for his pace, which he used to good effect on the wing, where he posed a threat to many opposition teams.
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Similar to Mark Byrne, Andy Yiadom was used at times as a replacement right back following injuries and suspensions to first choice Barry Fuller.
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Andy Yiadom joined Barnsley in May 2016 for a free transfer, on a two-year contract.
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Andy Yiadom made 32 appearances for Barnsley in his first season, helping them retain Championship status impressing at right back.
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Andy Yiadom was offered a new deal by Barnsley on 30 July 2017, which he turned down.
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On 10 August 2017, after rejecting two bids from Premier League club Huddersfield Town, Barnsley agreed a fee with Huddersfield for the signing with the player to undertake a medical to complete the move, However, on 18 August 2017, the move collapsed and Andy Yiadom returned to Barnsley.
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On transfer deadline day 31 August 2017, Andy Yiadom had agreed to join Premier League side Swansea City, However, on 1 September, it was stated that the paperwork for the transfer had not been received before the transfer window deadline of 23:00 BST, and hence the move had been canceled, forcing Andy Yiadom to return to Barnsley.
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On 17 May 2018, Andy Yiadom agreed to join Reading at the end of his contract, joining up with the Royals on 1 July after signing a four-year contract.
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On 17 June 2022, Andy Yiadom signed a new three-year contract with Reading, and then was named as the clubs new Club Captain on 8 July 2022.
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Andy Yiadom was called up to the English national C team, and was named their player of the year in 2015.
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Andy Yiadom was part of the Ghana National Team in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that was eliminated at the group stage of the competition.