Daniel Kanu (footballer)

Daniel Kanu is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Charlton Athletic.[1]

Daniel Kanu
Personal information
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Charlton Athletic
Number 52
Youth career
0000–2022 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Charlton Athletic 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:10, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

Career

Kanu joined Charlton Athletic at under-11 level. On 2 February 2022, after scoring 31 goals in all competitions across Charlton's youth sides, Kanu signed his first professional contract with the club.[2][3][4] Ten days later, on 12 February 2022, Kanu made his debut for Charlton, coming on as a 82nd minute substitute in a 2–1 League One loss against Wigan Athletic.[5]

Personal life

Born in England, Kanu is of Sierra Leonean descent.[6]

Career statistics
As of match played 23 April 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic 2021–22[7] League One 2000000020
Career total 2000000020

    Honours

    Individual

    References
    1. Daniel Kanu at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
    2. "Daniel Kanu signs first pro deal until 2024". Charlton Athletic F.C. 2 February 2022. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
    3. Cawley, Richard (2 February 2022). "Red-hot academy striker Daniel Kanu signs long-term pro deal at Charlton Athletic". Archived from the original on 2 February 2022.
    4. Cawley, Richard (10 February 2022). "Charlton Athletic boss Jackson on next step in red-hot striker Daniel Kanu's progression". Archived from the original on 10 February 2022.
    5. "Wigan Athletic 2–1 Charlton Athletic". BBC Sport. 12 February 2022. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
    6. "Humble and grounded – South London Press exclusive interview with highly-rated Charlton teenager Daniel Kanu". Archived from the original on 18 February 2022.
    7. "Games played by Daniel Kanu in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
    8. "George Dobson named 2022 Player of the Year". Charlton Athleitc Official Website. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.


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