14 Facts About Kwame Ampadu

Kwame Ampadu played for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team.

Kwame Ampadu was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, to an Irish mother and Ghanaian father.

Kwame Ampadu subsequently moved with his parents to Dublin, Ireland, where he was raised.

Kwame Ampadu undertook his primary and secondary education at O'Connell's School in Dublin where his schoolmates included future footballer Jeff Kenna.

Kwame Ampadu first played in Irish youth football for Sherrard United and Belvedere before joining Arsenal in July 1988.

Kwame Ampadu went on to have loan spells at Plymouth Argyle and West Bromwich Albion the following season, before making a permanent move to the latter in June 1991.

Kwame Ampadu spent three years at West Bromwich Albion before moving to Swansea City in February 1994.

Kwame Ampadu played in Swansea City's 1994 Football League Trophy win at Wembley.

Kwame Ampadu reached the 1997 Football League Third Division play-off final with the Swans.

Kwame Ampadu then had stints with Newport County and Tiverton Town where his playing days eventually came to an end in 2006.

Kwame Ampadu returned to Exeter to be a part of the club's coaching outfit.

Kwame Ampadu took up the role in July 2008 within the club's academy, to be at the helm of the Grecians Under 18 side.

Kwame Ampadu moved to Arsenal in 2012 to become the Under 14s coach at the London side's Hale End Academy.

Kwame Ampadu's son Ethan is a footballer who plays for Leeds United and Wales.