Richard Baidoo

Richard Baidoo (born 11 October 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper on loan at Karela United from Accra Hearts of Oak.[1][2] He previously played for Samartex in the Ghana Division One League.[3]

Richard Baidoo
Born11 October 1998
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationProfessional Footballer

Career

Early career and Hearts of Oak

Baidoo started his career with Accra Hearts of Oak junior side Auroras FC who play in the Ghana Division Two League.[4][5] He also previously played for Red Bull Ghana Academy.[1] He was later promoted by Hearts of Oak into the senior side and he signed his first professional contract for Hearts of Oak in February 2018.[5] He played the 2019–2020 season on loan at Tarkwa-based Ghana Division One League side Samartex FC.[6][7][3] He played for Samartex that season until it was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Karela United (loan)

Baidoo was signed by Nzema-based side Karela United on a season long deal for the 2020–21 season.[1][2]

Personal life

Baidoo is a Christian. In 2020, he revealed that he wanted to be a Pastor or an Evangelist and that he used to preach the Word of God in commercial vehicles.[8]

References
  1. "Richard Baidoo leaves Hearts of Oak for Karela United - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. "Karela United hire goalkeeper Richard Baidoo on loan from Hearts of Oak". GhanaSoccernet. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  3. "Hearts of Oak send out goalkeeper Richard Baidoo to Division One League side Samartex FC". GhanaSoccernet. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  4. "Richard Baidoo improving at Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak - Ghana Premier League 2018". African Football. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  5. "Budding goalie Richard Baidoo signs first professional contract with Hearts of Oak". GhanaSoccernet. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  6. "Richard Baidoo joins Samartex FC on loan from Hearts of Oak". Prime News Ghana. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  7. "Richard Baidoo joins Samartex FC on loan from Hearts of Oak". Primenews.com.gh. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  8. "Hearts of Oak goalie Richard Baidoo - I used to preach in commercial vehicles". GhanaSoccernet. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2021.


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