Benicio Baker-Boaitey

Benicio Baker-Boaitey (born 9 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for the academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. He previously had spells in the youth academies of West Ham United and Porto. He is also an England youth international.[2]

Benicio Baker-Boaitey
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004
Place of birth Hammersmith, England[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Brighton & Hove Albion
Number 47
Youth career
0000–2020 West Ham United
2020–2022 Porto
2022– Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Brighton & Hove Albion 5 (0)
International career‡
2019 England U16 2 (0)
2024 England U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:44, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Career

Having come through the youth academy of West Ham United, Baker-Boaitey was only 16 when he rejected a professional contract with them to join FC Porto in 2020.[3] He also had the opportunity to join Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach, but opted for the Primeira Liga side.[4][5][6]

He signed for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion on transfer deadline day in January 2022, initially on a six-month loan deal.[7][8] The move became permanent in June 2022.[9] He featured ten times for Brighton under-21's in Premier League 2 during the 2022–23 season and in July 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.[10]

On 12 November 2023, he was named among the match day squad in the Premier League as Brighton played at home against Sheffield United.[11] Three weeks later on 3 December, Baker-Boaitey made his senior and professional debut with the Albion, coming on as a late substitution in a 3–2 loss to Chelsea.[12]

Style of play

He has been described as a left-footed wide player, with comparisons made in his style of play to former Juventus player Douglas Costa.[13]

International career

On 7 June 2024, Baker-Boaitey made his England U20 debut during a 2-1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[14]

Personal life

From London, he has Ghanaian heritage.[15][16]

References
  1. "Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023". Football Squads. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  2. "B.Baker-Boaitey". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  3. Thomas, Roshane. "West Ham are famed as the academy of football, so why are so many youngsters leaving?". The Athletic. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  4. Nana Yaw Kwafo, Eric (2 September 2020). "Teenager Benicio Baker-Boaitey Joins FC Porto On A Free Transfer". Modrrnghana. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  5. "Ghanaian youngster Benicio Baker-Boaitey confirms talk with Borrusia Monchengladbach". Ghanaweb. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  6. Heywood Okine, Sammy (4 September 2020). "Ghanaian Teen Benicio Baker-Boaitey Swerves Bayern Munich To Join FC Porto". Modernghana. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  7. Mills, Richard (31 January 2022). "Brighton sign former West Ham youngster and Bayern Munich target on loan from Porto". Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  8. "Graham Potter lays out plan for Benicio Baker-Boaitey after surprise swoop for ex-West Ham and Porto attacker". Sussex Express. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  9. Harris, Richard (20 June 2022). "Brighton sign former West Ham youngster and FC Porto talent on permanent deal". Sussex Live. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  10. "Benicio Baker-Boaitey extends contract with Brighton". Ghanaweb. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  11. "BRIGHTON VS. SHEFF UTD". Soccerway. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  12. "Match report: Chelsea 3 Brighton 2". Chelseafc.com. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  13. "Benicio Baker-Boaitey: West Ham winger set for Bayern Munich talks". Sky Sports. 12 July 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  14. "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  15. "English-Ghanaian youngster Benicio Baker-Boaitey extends contract with Brighton". Footballghana. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  16. "Ghanaian youngster Benicio Baker-Boaitey extends Brighton contract". Ghanasoccernet. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
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