Richard Baidoo

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Richard Baidoo
Born11 October 1998
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationProfessional Footballer

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]

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. ^ a b c d "Richard Baidoo leaves Hearts of Oak for Karela United - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Karela United hire goalkeeper Richard Baidoo on loan from Hearts of Oak". GhanaSoccernet. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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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