| Birth date | 14 January 2004 (age 22) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Kumasi, Ghana |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Currentclub | Colorado Rapids |
| Clubnumber | 15 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Ghana Angel Soccer Academy |
| Youthyears 2 | –2022 |
| Youthclubs 2 | Montverde Academy |
| Youthyears 3 | 2022–2023 |
| Youthclubs 3 | Valencia |
| Years 1 | 2023–2025 |
| Clubs 1 | Valencia B |
| Caps 1 | 32 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Clubs 2 | Valencia |
| Caps 2 | 0 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2025– |
| Clubs 3 | Colorado Rapids |
| Caps 3 | 0 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2025– |
| Clubs 4 | Colorado Rapids 2 |
| Caps 4 | 0 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Club-update | 8 February 2025 |
Ali Fadal (born 14 January 2004) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.
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]
References
- ^ "La malaria, la última superación de Ali Fadal". as.com.
- ^ "El duro camino de Ali Fadal". relevo.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, el ghanés que se formó en Estados Unidos". eldesmarque.com.
- ^ "Colorado Rapids sign central midfielder Ali Fadal from Valencia CF". www.coloradorapids.com. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Ali Fadal, centro de atención". valenciaplaza.com.
- ^ "Ali Fadal llama la atención de Gattuso". levante-emv.com.