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Willy Kumado

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Willy Kumado
Personal information
Full name William Kumado[1]
Date of birth (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Dansoman, Ghana[2]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 San Diego FC
Number 2
Youth career
Right to Dream
2021–2023 Nordsjælland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Nordsjælland 2 (0)
2023–2025 Lyngby 53 (0)
2025– San Diego FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 December 2024

William "Willy" Kumado (born 16 October 2002) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.

Club career

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Nordsjælland

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Kumado was born in Dansoman, Ghana,[2] and was part of the Right to Dream Academy before joining FC Nordsjælland in February 2021 alongside teammate Lasso Coulibaly.[3] During his time at Right to Dream, he played in multiple positions, initially as a midfielder before being moved to centre-back and eventually settling as a right-back.[3] Speaking about his journey, Kumado said, "Since I was a little boy, I have had the dream of playing football. Where I come from, you have to become part of an academy to achieve something in football."[3] He made 13 appearances and scored one goal for the club's under-19 team during the remainder of the season.[4]

On 17 October 2021, Kumado made his professional debut for Nordsjælland in the Danish Superliga against Midtjylland, coming on as a substitute for Oliver Villadsen in the 69th minute.[5] He was initially included in the squad for the previous round against Silkeborg but was eventually left out for the final squad. Before being subbed in against Midtjylland, he recalled feeling a mix of excitement and nerves, saying, "When Flemming [Pedersen] called me over and told me I was coming on, I got goosebumps. I thought, 'Is this really happening?'"[5] Kumado also appeared in the following league match against Vejle Boldklub on 22 October.[1]

On 13 October 2022, Kumado was promoted permanently to Nordsjælland's senior squad after playing a key role as captain for the club's U19 team.[6]

Lyngby

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On 31 January 2023, Kumado left Nordsjælland and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with league rivals Lyngby Boldklub.[7] He made his debut for Lyngby on 19 February 2023, coming on as a substitute for Rezan Corlu in a 1–1 draw against his former club.[8][9] A month later, on 19 March, he registered his first assist in a league match against AC Horsens, setting up Alfreð Finnbogason for the opening goal.[10] Although Horsens equalised to secure another 1–1 draw, Kumado's performance earned him the Man of the Match award, as voted by Lyngby fans.[11]

San Diego FC

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On 10 February 2025, Major League Soccer club San Diego FC announced the signing of Kumado on a two-year contract with an additional two-year club option.[2][12]

Career statistics

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As of match played 1 December 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nordsjælland 2021–22 Superliga 2 0 1 0 — — 3 0
2022–23 Superliga 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
Total 2 0 2 0 — — 4 0
Lyngby 2022–23 Superliga 9 0 0 0 — — 9 0
2023–24 Superliga 27 0 4 0 — — 31 0
2024–25 Superliga 17 0 0 0 — — 17 0
Total 53 0 4 0 — — 57 0
San Diego FC 2025 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 55 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 61 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c Willy Kumado at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b c d "San Diego FC Signs Defender and Right to Dream Academy Graduate Willy Kumado". San Diego FC. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Ugens U-Nyt: Talentfulde tilføjelser til U19-holdet". FC Nordsjælland (in Danish). 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022.
  4. ^ Willy Kumado at WorldFootball.net
  5. ^ a b "Willy Kumado om at debuttere i Superligaen: Sker det her virkelig?". FC Nordsjælland (in Danish). 20 October 2021. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Fra akademi til Superliga: Willy Kumado". FC Nordsjælland (in Danish). 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022.
  7. ^ Ny back: Lyngby henter William Kumado, lyngby-boldklub.dk, 31 January 2023
  8. ^ "Lyngby vs. Nordsjælland 1–1: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  9. ^ Dalsgaard, Rudi (19 February 2023). "Lyngby ødelagde FCN-festen". Sjællandske Nyheder (in Danish). Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Pointdeling mod AC Horsens". Lyngby Boldklub (in Danish). 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 11 September 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Fansene kårede Willy Kumado til kampens spiller". Lyngby Boldklub (in Danish). 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Kumado skifter til San Diego". Lyngby Boldklub (in Danish). 10 February 2025. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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