Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu
English footballer (born 1999)
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Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu (born 7 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Tower Hamlets, England | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Bromley (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Colchester United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Colchester United | 58 | (2) |
| 2022–2025 | Fleetwood Town | 107 | (6) |
| 2025– | Plymouth Argyle | 36 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Charlton Athletic
Wiredu, who can play as a midfielder, full-back or wing-back,[2] made his debut for Charlton Athletic on 14 August 2018, coming on as a substitute for Albie Morgan in a 3–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Milton Keynes Dons.[4] On 1 May 2019, his contract was extended until 2021.[5]
On 8 February 2019, he joined Bromley on loan until 9 March.[6] His loan was later extended until the end of the season.[7]
Wiredu then joined Colchester United on loan until January 2020.[8] He returned to Charlton on 3 January 2020.[9]
Colchester United
On 1 February 2021, Wiredu joined Colchester United on a permanent basis having previously spent time on loan with the club.[10] He scored his first professional goal in Colchester's 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers on 23 March 2021.[11]
On 5 July 2021, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.[12]
Fleetwood Town
On 21 June 2022, Wiredu joined Fleetwood Town on a three-year deal.[13]
Plymouth Argyle
On 4 July 2025, Wiredu joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-year deal.[14]
On 2 August 2025, Wiredu made his league debut for Argyle, scoring an own goal in a 1–3 loss to Barnsley. On 12 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Home Park in the first round of the EFL Cup.[15]
Personal life
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2018–19[17] | League One | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019–20[18] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[19] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlton Athletic total | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Bromley (loan) | 2018–19[17] | National League | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Colchester United (loan) | 2019–20[18] | League Two | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Colchester United | 2020–21[19] | League Two | 20 | 1 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 | |||
| 2021–22[20] | League Two | 38 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 45 | 2 | |
| Colchester United total | 65 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 75 | 3 | ||
| Fleetwood Town | 2022–23[21] | League One | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 47 | 2 |
| 2023–24[22] | League One | 36 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 39 | 3 | |
| 2024–25[23] | League Two | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 2 | |
| Fleetwood Town total | 107 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 123 | 7 | ||
| Plymouth Argyle | 2025–26[24] | League One | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4[a] | 0 | 42 | 4 |
| 2026–27 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 219 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 257 | 14 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy