Ali Fadal
Ghanaian footballer (born 2004)
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Ali Fadal (born 14 January 2004) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Rapids | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ghana Angel Soccer Academy | |||
| –2022 | Montverde Academy | ||
| 2022–2023 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Valencia B | 32 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Valencia | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Colorado Rapids | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Colorado Rapids 2 | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 February 2025 | |||
Early life
Fadal started playing football at the age of four. He joined the Montverde Academy in the United States at the age of fifteen.[1]
Club career
In 2022, Fadal signed for Spanish La Liga side Valencia. On 5 December 2023, he made his first team debut during a 1–0 Copa del Rey win over Arosa, becoming the first Ghanaian to play for the club.[2] He has been regarded as one of the most promising prospects in Ghanaian football.[3]
On 8 February 2025, Fadal joined Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids on a two-year deal.[4]
Style of play
Fadal mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and technical ability.[5]
Personal life
Fadal is the son of a footballer father.[6]
