Ronald Donkor

Ghanaian footballer (born 2004)
Ronald Donkor
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-11-20) 20 November 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 48
Youth career
JMG Academy
2022–2023 Guidars FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– New York Red Bulls 4 (0)
2023– New York Red Bulls II 19 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2023

Ronald Donkor (born 20 November 2004) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.

Club career

Early career

Born in Accra, Ghana, Donkor began his career as a youth in Mali with the JMG Academy and later professionally with Guidars FC.[1]

New York Red Bulls

On 3 May 2023, Donkor signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on a 3-year deal.[2][3][4] After joining the Red Bulls, Donkor also spent time with the club's MLS Next Pro side.[5] On 26 May 2023, Donkor scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 2-1 victory over Huntsville City FC. [6] On 4 June 2023, Donkor recorded a goal and an assist to help New York Red Bulls II to a 4-1 victory over New England Revolution II.[7]

On 6 May 2023, Donkor made his debut with the first team, coming on for Dylan Nealis, in a 0-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union. [8] On 24 June 2023, Donkor recorded his first MLS assist, coming on for Elias Manoel, in a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United FC. [9] On 22 July 2023, Donkor made his Leagues Cup debut for New York, appearing as a second half substitute in a 0-0 draw with New England Revolution.[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 02:30, 22 August 2023. (UTC).[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls 2023 Major League Soccer 3 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 5 0
2024 Major League Soccer 1 0 0 0 0 0 0[a] 0 1 0
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
→ New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2023 MLS Next Pro 16 2 0 0 1 0 — 17 2
2024 MLS Next Pro 3 0 1 0 0 0 — 4 0
Total 19 2 1 0 1 0 — 21 2
Career total 23 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 27 2
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup

References

  1. ^ "DONKOR Ronald".
  2. ^ Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls Sign Ghanaian Midfielder Ronald Donkor". New York Red Bulls.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls sign midfielder Ronald Donkor". 90min.com. May 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Lewis, Michael (May 3, 2023). "A YOUNG IDEA: Red Bulls add 18-year-old Ghanaian midfielder". Front Row Soccer.
  5. ^ "Ronald Donkor | MLSsoccer.com". mlsnextpro.
  6. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Win Third Match In a Row, Defeat Huntsville City FC 2-1". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
  7. ^ "Revolution II Fall to New York Red Bulls II, 4-1". revolutionsoccer.net.
  8. ^ "Philadelphia Union 1, New York Red Bulls 0". philadelphiaunion.com.
  9. ^ "MATCH RECAP, pres. by Provident Bank: One-sided Goalfest at Red Bull Arena against Atlanta United FC". newyorkredbulls.com.
  10. ^ "Revs kick off Leagues Cup group stage with 0-0 draw at Red Bulls; fall in penalty shootout". revolutionsoccer.net.
  11. ^ Ronald Donkor at Soccerway

External links

  • Ronald Donkor at Soccerway
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