# Myron Boadu > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Myron_Boadu > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Myron_Boadu.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Boadu > Source revision: 1354848513 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Dutch footballer (born 2001)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Myron Boadu |full_name = |image = Матч «Динамо» - АЗ 2-0. 15 сентября 2020 года — 1137461 (Myron Boadu).jpg |caption = Boadu lining up for [AZ](/source/AZ_Alkmaar) in 2020 |birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|01|14}} |birth_place = [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam), Netherlands |height = 1.83 m{{cite web |title=Myron Boadu |url=https://www.asmonaco.com/en/joueurs/myron-boadu/ |publisher=AS Monaco FC |access-date=2 July 2022}} |position = [Striker](/source/Striker_(association_football)) |currentclub = [PSV Eindhoven](/source/PSV_Eindhoven) |clubnumber = 21 |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = [SC Buitenveldert](/source/SC_Buitenveldert) |youthyears2 = 2013–2017 |youthclubs2 = [AZ](/source/AZ_Alkmaar) |years1 = 2016–2019 |clubs1 = [Jong AZ](/source/Jong_AZ) |caps1 = 10 |goals1 = 6 |years2 = 2017–2021 |clubs2 = [AZ](/source/AZ_Alkmaar) |caps2 = 64 |goals2 = 32 |years3 = 2021–2025 |clubs3 = [Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) |caps3 = 52 |goals3 = 8 |years4 = 2024 |clubs4 = → [Twente](/source/FC_Twente) (loan) |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |years5 = 2024–2025 |clubs5 = → [VfL Bochum](/source/VfL_Bochum) (loan) |caps5 = 19 |goals5 = 9 |years6 = 2025– |clubs6 = [PSV Eindhoven](/source/PSV_Eindhoven) |caps6 = 13 |goals6 = 2 |nationalyears1 = 2015–2016 |nationalteam1 = Netherlands U15 |nationalcaps1 = 5 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |nationalyears2 = 2016 |nationalteam2 = Netherlands U16 |nationalcaps2 = 2 |nationalgoals2 = 0 |nationalyears3 = 2016–2018 |nationalteam3 = [Netherlands U17](/source/Netherlands_national_under-17_football_team) |nationalcaps3 = 9 |nationalgoals3 = 2 |nationalyears4 = 2018–2019 |nationalteam4 = [Netherlands U19](/source/Netherlands_national_under-19_football_team) |nationalcaps4 = 2 |nationalgoals4 = 0 |nationalyears5 = 2019–2022 |nationalteam5 = [Netherlands U21](/source/Netherlands_national_under-21_football_team) |nationalcaps5 = 17 |nationalgoals5 = 12 |nationalyears6 = 2019 |nationalteam6 = [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands_national_football_team) |nationalcaps6 = 1 |nationalgoals6 = 1 |pcupdate = 16:23, 17 May 2026 (UTC) |ntupdate = 11 June 2022 }} '''Myron Boadu''' (born 14 January 2001) is a Dutch professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [striker](/source/Striker_(association_football)) for [Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie) club [PSV](/source/PSV_Eindhoven). Born in [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam), Netherlands, Boadu is of [Ghana](/source/Ghana)ian descent.{{cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/ghanaian-youngster-myron-boadu-scores-for-az-alkmaar-in-victory-over-panathinaikos|title=Ghanaian youngster Myron Boadu scores for AZ Alkmaar in victory over Panathinaikos|website=GhanaSoccernet}} He joined the [AZ](/source/AZ_Alkmaar) academy in 2013. In 2018 he made his competitive debut for the club in an Eredivisie match against [PEC Zwolle](/source/PEC_Zwolle). After struggling with long-term injuries, Boadu established himself as a regular in the AZ starting eleven during the [2019–20 season](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Eredivisie). He joined [Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) in 2021. Boadu has represented the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands_national_football_team) at the youth and senior level. ==Club career== ===AZ=== Born in [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam) to [Ghana](/source/Ghana)ian parents, Boadu started playing for [SC Buitenveldert](/source/SC_Buitenveldert), before joining the [AZ academy](/source/AZ_Youth_Academy) in 2013. He went through the youth ranks before being included in the reserve team prior to the 2016–17 season. On 3 September 2016, he made his debut for the [AZ reserves](/source/Jong_AZ) in a match against [Excelsior Maassluis](/source/Excelsior_Maassluis), scoring in the 23rd minute.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/09/03/netherlands/tweede-divisie/jong-az/excelsior-maassluis/2260961/|title=Jong AZ - Excelsior Maassluis|website=Soccerway}} The reserves were crowned champions at the end of the [third division](/source/Tweede_Divisie) season, reaching promotion to the Dutch [second division](/source/Eerste_Divisie). In 2017, Boadu was included in the first team of AZ, but was sidelined for almost the entire 2017–18 season due to a knee injury. On 6 May 2018, he made his professional debut for AZ in the last match of the [Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie) season against [PEC Zwolle](/source/PEC_Zwolle). He came off the bench in the 67th minute, replacing [Mats Seuntjens](/source/Mats_Seuntjens) in a 6–0 home victory.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/05/06/netherlands/eredivisie/stichting-az/bvo-fc-zwolle/2462638/|title=AZ - PEC Zwolle|website=Soccerway}} On 12 August 2018, Boadu scored his first professional goal in a match against [NAC Breda](/source/NAC_Breda). In doing so, he became the youngest player to score a goal for AZ in the Eredivisie, aged 17 years and 212 days.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/12/netherlands/eredivisie/stichting-az/nac-bv/2793935/|title=AZ - NAC Breda|website=Soccerway}} The following week he scored again in a match against [FC Emmen](/source/FC_Emmen). In a home match against [Feyenoord](/source/Feyenoord) on 16 September 2018, Boadu broke his ankle after a collision with [Eric Botteghin](/source/Eric_Botteghin).{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2562176/zware-enkelblessure-az-spits-boadu|title=Zware enkelblessure AZ-spits Boadu|date=16 September 2018|website=telegraaf.nl |publisher=Telegraaf |access-date=6 November 2019|language=nl}} He was subsequently ruled out for seven months.{{Cite news|url=https://nos.nl/video/2281371-boadu-baalt-van-verlies-maar-is-blij-met-rentree-na-7-maanden-blessureleed.html|title=Boadu baalt van verlies, maar is blij met rentree na 7 maanden blessureleed|date=20 April 2019|website=nos.nl |publisher=NOS |access-date=6 November 2019|language=nl}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/boadu-waren-zware-maanden|title=Boadu: 'Waren zware maanden'|date=20 April 2019|website=az.nl |publisher=AZ |access-date=6 November 2019|language=nl}} He made his comeback for AZ on 20 April 2019, an away match, also against Feyenoord.{{Cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.nl/nieuws/artikel/3054300/herstelde-boadu-terug-selectie-voor-duel-met-feyenoord|title=Herstelde Boadu terug in selectie voor duel met Feyenoord|date=19 April 2019|website=foxsports.nl |publisher=FOX Sports |access-date=6 November 2019|language=nl}} During the [2019–20 season](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Eredivisie), Boadu established himself as a starter for the AZ first team, and scored important goals in the Eredivisie as well as in the club's [Europa League](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Europa_League) campaign. His goals against [BK Häcken](/source/BK_H%C3%A4cken) and [Royal Antwerp](/source/Royal_Antwerp_F.C.) in the [qualifying rounds](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Europa_League) helped secure AZ's place in the group stage of the tournament.{{Cite news|url=https://footballghana.com/ghanaian-youngster-myron-boadu-nets-as-az-alkmaar-knock-out-bk-hacken-in-europa-league-qualifiers|title=Ghanaian youngster Myron Boadu nets as AZ Alkmaar knock out BK Hacken in Europa League qualifiers|date=2 August 2019|website=footballghana.com |publisher=Football Ghana |access-date=6 November 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/myron-boadu-ghana-wonderkid-helps-az-alkmaar-hold-mbokanis-royal-/azvqbu77yr2h106kfam9mpau4|title=Myron Boadu: Ghana wonderkid helps AZ Alkmaar hold Mbokani's Royal Antwerp|date=23 August 2019|website=goal.com |publisher=GOAL |access-date=6 November 2019}} === Monaco === On 4 August 2021, [Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) announced the signing of Boadu on a five-year deal.{{Cite web|date=4 August 2021|title=Myron Boadu joins AS Monaco on a long term contract|url=https://www.asmonaco.com/en/myron-boadu-joins-as-monaco/|access-date=4 August 2021|website=AS Monaco|language=en-US}} It was reported that the deal cost €17,000,000.{{cite news |title=Monaco sign Dutch striker Myron Boadu |url=https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/official-monaco-sign-dutch-striker-myron-boadu/ |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=GetFootballNews France |date=4 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131175232/https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/official-monaco-sign-dutch-striker-myron-boadu/ |archive-date=31 January 2023}} On 26 September 2021, he provided an [assist](/source/Assist_(association_football)) for [Sofiane Diop](/source/Sofiane_Diop) to seal a 3–1 win at [Clermont Foot](/source/Clermont_Foot).{{cite web |title=Feuille de match: Clermont / AS Monaco (1–3) |url=https://www.ligue1.fr/feuille-match?matchId=68980 |website=Ligue1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523075325/https://www.ligue1.fr/feuille-match?matchId=68980 |archive-date=23 May 2022 |language=fr-FR}} Boadu scored his first goal for AS Monaco on 21 October in a 2–1 win against [PSV Eindhoven](/source/PSV_Eindhoven) in the [Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League).{{Cite web|date=21 October 2021|title=Myron Boadu : "Très heureux de marquer pour ce magnifique club"|url=https://www.asmonaco.com/myron-boadu-tres-heureux-de-marquer-pour-ce-magnifique-club/|access-date=22 October 2021|website=AS Monaco|language=fr-FR}} He scored his third goal in three matches away for Monaco in a row against [Saint-Étienne](/source/AS_Saint-%C3%89tienne).{{cite web |title=FRANCE, Ligue 1 St Etienne-Monaco: 1 à 4 |url=https://www.maxifoot.fr/match/etienne-monaco-20220423.htm |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=MAXIFOOT |language=fr}} ====Loan to Twente==== On 1 February 2024, Boadu returned to the Netherlands and joined [Twente](/source/FC_Twente) on a loan until the end of the season.{{cite press release |title=Myron Boadu naar FC Twente: "Heb echt zin om aan de slag te gaan" |url=https://fctwente.nl/nieuws/myron-boadu-naar-fc-twente-heb-echt-zin-om-aan-de-slag-te-gaan |website=FC Twente |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203031040/https://fctwente.nl/nieuws/myron-boadu-naar-fc-twente-heb-echt-zin-om-aan-de-slag-te-gaan |archive-date=3 February 2024 |language=nl-NL |date=1 February 2024}} He scored on his debut for the ''Tukkers'' on 3 February, helping them to a 3–0 league victory against [RKC Waalwijk](/source/RKC_Waalwijk) after replacing [Ricky van Wolfswinkel](/source/Ricky_van_Wolfswinkel) in the second half.{{cite web |title=FC Twente – RKC Waalwijk 3:0 (Eredivisie 2023/2024, 20. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma9670052/lineup/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=10 March 2024}}{{cite news |title=Twente-aanwinst Boadu bekroont debuut met snelle goal bij thuiszege op RKC |url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2507399-twente-aanwinst-boadu-bekroont-debuut-met-snelle-goal-bij-thuiszege-op-rkc |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=NOS |date=3 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215201454/https://nos.nl/artikel/2507399-twente-aanwinst-boadu-bekroont-debuut-met-snelle-goal-bij-thuiszege-op-rkc |archive-date=15 February 2024 |language=nl}} Mainly a substitute early on, his form soon improved and he scored his second goal on 9 March, proving decisive in a 2–1 league win over [Sparta Rotterdam](/source/Sparta_Rotterdam).{{cite web |title=FC Twente – Sparta Rotterdam 2:1 (Eredivisie 2023/2024, 25. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma9670205/lineup/ |website=WorldFootball.net |publisher=HEIM:SPIEL |access-date=10 March 2024}}{{cite news |title=Boadu wordt steeds fitter, coach Oosting is voorzichtig: 'Hij is écht een goede speler' |url=https://nos.nl/video/2512144-boadu-wordt-steeds-fitter-coach-oosting-is-voorzichtig-hij-is-echt-een-goede-speler |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=NOS |date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309210907/https://nos.nl/video/2512144-boadu-wordt-steeds-fitter-coach-oosting-is-voorzichtig-hij-is-echt-een-goede-speler |archive-date=9 March 2024 |language=nl}} ====Loan to Bochum==== On 9 August 2024, Boadu was sent out on loan to [Bundesliga](/source/Bundesliga) side [VfL Bochum](/source/VfL_Bochum).{{cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/myron-boadu-prete-au-vfl-bochum-39872038|title=Myron Boadu prêté au VFL Bochum|language=french|access-date=9 August 2024|website=onefootball.com}} === PSV === On 30 August 2025, Boadu signed for Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven on a contract until Summer 2026, with an option of an additional year on his contract.{{Cite web |last=Comberousse |first=Anthony |date=2025-08-30 |title=Myron Boadu signs for PSV Eindhoven |url=https://www.asmonaco.com/en/myron-boadu-signs-for-psv-eindhoven/ |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=AS Monaco |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=Transfer {{!}} PSV strictures Myron Boadu as new striker |url=https://www.psv.nl/en/media/artikel/transfer-psv-strikt-myron-boadu-als-nieuwe-spits |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=www.psv.nl |language=en-nl}} Returning to the Netherlands for the first time since his loan move to FC Twente. ==International career== On 19 November 2019, Boadu made his debut for the [Netherlands national team](/source/Netherlands_national_football_team) in the [UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying](/source/UEFA_Euro_2020_qualifying) match against [Estonia](/source/Estonia_national_football_team), scoring the fifth and final goal in a 5–0 victory. He also became the first player born in the 21st century to feature and score for the Netherlands national team.{{cite news |title=Debutanten Stengs en Boadu maken in Oranje jongensdroom waar |url=https://nos.nl/collectie/13781/artikel/2311213-debutanten-stengs-en-boadu-maken-in-oranje-jongensdroom-waar |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=NOS |date=19 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319235714/https://nos.nl/collectie/13781/artikel/2311213-debutanten-stengs-en-boadu-maken-in-oranje-jongensdroom-waar |archive-date=19 March 2023 |language=nl}} == Playing style == Boadu has been cited as an example of a "modern [poacher](/source/Glossary_of_association_football_terms)", a forward with an explicit focus on scoring goals. He is a product of AZ Alkmaar’s academy, a school which puts focus on drilling Dutch [total football](/source/Total_Football).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=12 January 2021|title=Wonderkids: Myron Boadu|url=https://soccerment.com/wonderkids-myron-boadu/|access-date=|website=Soccerment}} ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 17 May 2026}}{{Soccerway|myron-boadu/458658}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[Jong AZ](/source/Jong_AZ) |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Tweede_Divisie) |[Tweede Divisie](/source/Tweede_Divisie) |9||6||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||6 |- |[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Eerste_Divisie) |Eerste Divisie |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !10!!6!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!10!!6 |- |rowspan="5"|[AZ](/source/AZ_Alkmaar) |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_AZ_Alkmaar_season) |[Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie) |1||0||0||0||0{{efn|Appearance(s) in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)|name=UEL}}||0||1||0 |- |[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_AZ_Alkmaar_season) |Eredivisie |8||3||0||0||2{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||10||3 |- |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_AZ_Alkmaar_season) |Eredivisie |24||14||2||0||13{{efn|name=UEL}}||6||39||20 |- |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_AZ_Alkmaar_season) |Eredivisie |31||15||1||0||6{{efn|Appearance(s) in [UEFA Champions League](/source/UEFA_Champions_League)|name=UCL}}||0||38||15 |- !colspan="2"|Total !64!!32!!3!!0!!21!!6!!88!!38 |- |rowspan="4"|[Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_AS_Monaco_FC_season) |[Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) |31||4||3||1||8{{efn|One appearance in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League}}||1||42||6 |- |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_AS_Monaco_FC_season) |Ligue 1 |12||3||0||0||4{{efn|Four appearances in UEFA Europa League}}||0||16||3 |- |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_AS_Monaco_FC_season) |Ligue 1 |9||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||10||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !52!!8!!4!!1!!12!!1!!68!!10 |- |[Twente](/source/FC_Twente) (loan) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_FC_Twente_season) |Eredivisie |11||3||0||0||colspan="2"|—||11||3 |- |[VfL Bochum](/source/VfL_Bochum) (loan) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_VfL_Bochum_season) |[Bundesliga](/source/Bundesliga) |19||9||1||0||colspan="2"|—||20||9 |- |[PSV](/source/PSV_Eindhoven) |[2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_PSV_Eindhoven_season) |Eredivisie |13||2||1||0||2{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||16||2 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !169!!60!!9!!1!!35!!7!!213!!68 |} {{notelist}} ===International=== {{updated|match played 19 November 2019}} {| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |[Netherlands](/source/Netherlands_national_football_team) |2019||1||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!1!!1 |} :''Scores and results the Netherlands' goal tally first.''{{NFT player|id=76284|accessdate=24 November 2019}} {| class="wikitable" ! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition |- | 1. || 19 November 2019 || [Johan Cruyff Arena](/source/Johan_Cruyff_Arena), [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam), Netherlands || {{fb|EST}} || align=center | '''5'''–0 || align=center | 5–0 || [UEFA Euro 2020 qualification](/source/UEFA_Euro_2020_qualifying_Group_C) |} ==Honours== '''Jong AZ''' * [Tweede Divisie](/source/Tweede_Divisie): [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Tweede_Divisie) '''PSV''' * [Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie): [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Eredivisie){{cite news |title=From championship jitters to record breakers: PSV's road to the title |url=https://www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-eredivisie-from-championship-jitters-to-record-breakers-psv-s-road-to-the-title/6iQALGwo/ |date=5 April 2026 |access-date=5 April 2026 |website=Flashscore}} '''Individual''' * [Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie) Talent of the Month: [February 2021](/source/2020-21_Eredivisie){{Cite web|url=https://eredivisie.nl/en-us/highlighted/donyell-malen-named-eredivisie-player-of-the-month|title=Donyell Malen named Eredivisie player of the month|date=4 March 2021|access-date=6 March 2021|website=eredivisie.nl}} * [Eredivisie](/source/Eredivisie) Team of the Month: [February 2021](/source/2020-21_Eredivisie) ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.asmonaco.com/en/joueurs/myron-boadu/ Profile] at the AS Monaco FC website * [https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/185184/speler/10 Profile] at the Royal Dutch Football Association website (in Dutch) * {{UEFA player}} {{PSV Eindhoven squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Boadu, Myron}} Category:2001 births Category:Living people Category:Men's association football forwards Category:Dutch people of Ghanaian descent Category:Sportspeople of Ghanaian descent Category:Dutch men's footballers Category:Netherlands men's youth international footballers Category:Netherlands men's under-21 international footballers Category:Netherlands men's international footballers Category:Eredivisie players Category:Eerste Divisie players Category:Tweede Divisie players Category:Ligue 1 players Category:Bundesliga players Category:SC Buitenveldert players Category:AZ Alkmaar players Category:Jong AZ players Category:AS Monaco FC players Category:FC Twente players Category:VfL Bochum players Category:PSV Eindhoven players Category:Footballers from Amsterdam Category:Dutch expatriate men's footballers Category:Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Monaco Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Monaco Category:Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Germany Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany Category:21st-century Dutch sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Myron Boadu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Boadu) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Boadu?action=history)). 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