Kenneth Yao

Kenneth William Yao (born 5 September 1998) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender. He is currently a free agent.

Kenneth Yao
Personal information
Full name Kenneth William Yao[1]
Date of birth (1998-09-05) 5 September 1998
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2018 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2018Dartford (loan) 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:30, 2 July 2018 (UTC)

Career

Originating from Ivory Coast, Yao signed his first professional contract with Charlton Athletic in May 2016[2] and went onto make his first-team debut during their EFL Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon, featuring for the entire 90 minutes in the 2–2 draw.[3]

On 17 September 2018, Yao joined Dartford on loan until 20 October 2018.[4]

On 2 July 2020, it was confirmed that Yao had left Charlton after his contract expired.[5]

Career statistics

As of 13 November 2018.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic 2018–19[6] League One 0000102[lower-alpha 1]030
2019–20[6] Championship 0000000000
Charlton Athletic total 0000102030
Dartford (loan) 2018–19 National League South 2010000030
Dartford total 2010000030
Career total 2010102060
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy.

References

  1. "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). EFL. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  2. "Charlton Athletic FC". Facebook. Charlton Athletic F.C. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. "Charlton Athletic vs. AFC Wimbledon". Soccerway. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  4. "Kenneth Yao joins Dartford on month-long long". Charlton Athletic F.C. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  5. "Charlton confirm list of released and retained players". Charlton Athletic Official Website. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. "K. Yao". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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