The versatility school for football has few students, as even top-notch footballers struggle to quickly adapt to many roles effectively. Modern-day football favours players who can play different roles. They are just a few because it is one of the most difficult things to do as a footballer.
Ghana Premier League’s biggest versatile player could be Medeama’s Kamaradini Mamudu, who can easily play as right back, left back, centre back and as a defensive midfielder. He is very comfortable in any of these roles, as it will be very difficult for even the most tactical football brain to tell his best position.
Ghana’s lower divisions are the main place the Premier League clubs scout for players. The Access Bank Division One League has a talented forward whose versatility makes him an important asset.
Samuel Kwarteng, 22, is a centre forward by trade, but he has been deployed as number 10,8,6 and on either wing by coaches like Nurudeen Amadu and Mallam Yaya.
The former Danbort and King Faisal hitman is on the rise, and he was a standout performer in Future Star’s team that finished 5th in Group 2 of the Access Bank Division One League. Kwamo Future Stars scored 35 goals in the league, and Kwarteng scored 13 of them and provided 7 assists, making it 20 goals of involvement. He was the 5th-best top scorer in the entire Access Bank Division One League.
Samuel Kwarteng’s STATISTICS for Future Stars in 3 Seasons!
2022/23: 19 GOALS INVOLVEMENT IN 29 MATCHES(13 GOALS, 6 ASSISTS)
2023/24:15GOALS INVOLVEMENT IN 22 MATCHES(5 GOALS, 10 ASSISTS)
2024/25: 20 GOALS INVOLVEMENT IN 21 GAMES(13 GOALS, 7 ASSISTS)
His statistics show how incredible he is even as a playmaker. In the just-ended season, head coach Mallam Yaya made him an attacking midfielder because of his qualities. Blessed with strength, aggression and pace, Samuel Kwarteng can also pass the ball with pinpoint accuracy. His finishing qualities are probably his biggest strengths.
Having been in the books of King Faisal in the Ghana Premier League, Kwarteng did not make an impact due to a lack of playing time, but he gained experience with the demands of the top flight.
After catching the eye of Mallam Yaya, the head coach tips him to be successful, depending on how he takes care of himself. The talented youngster is a versatile footballer and will fit into many teams’ plans.
Reports in the Kumasi media have been linking him to a move away from Future Stars, and the club is ready to listen to offers for their best player.
Kwarteng has set his sights on moving to a Ghana Premier League club to test himself. His successful stint in the Division One League of Ghana is not a mere feat as it requires dedication, can do attitude and humility.
Future Stars dream of securing a place in the Ghana Premier League when the 2025-26 Division One League ends, and will need to keep their best players, but when the big guys come calling, you have no option but to follow them.
