What to Expect, Kwaku Frimpong

Worthing FC | 22 Years Old | All-Round Midfielder (Can play in the 4,6,8 and 10 role)

Background

Born in Cardiff, Frimpong joined AFC Wimbledon at sixteen following his release from Crystal Palace. This move was followed by a number of loans up and down the non-league pyramid – the first to Leatherhead (Step 3, at the time) where his spell was described as ‘testing’, however a January loan to Carshalton brought some positivity to a frustrating start to life in non-league. Following the conclusion of his loan at ‘The Robins’, Frimpong returned to his parent club and made his senior debut for ‘The Dons’ in August 2022, immediately joining Dartford in the National League South on a one-month loan. He returned to Wimbledon scoring his first ‘Dons’ goal against Crawley in a 3-2 EFL Trophy victory and was then awarded with a league debut, but again this progress led to two further month loans at Potters Bar Town and Metropolitan Police. Unfortunately, his performances didn’t warrant a new deal in the opinion of Wimbledon, this release and a move back to Carshalton was the turning point in Frimpong’s career. Over the past two seasons Frimpong has been a key player in a young exciting Carshalton side who have been battling way above their financial weight in the Isthmian Premier, a league full of powerhouses. These performances were enough to see Frimpong recently join Worthing, another ambitious and exciting side looking to get themselves into Step 1 having reached the NLS Playoffs twice in two years.

Playstyle

Frimpong is an exceptional ball carrier, at Carshalton he played mainly in the 8 role, this meant picking the ball in deep and drive forwards and navigate tights spaces to then create chances – this role also required him to defend a lot which again he excels at doing. Defensively he was asked to cover a lot of ground and be strong in the tackle but did this with ease as he’s so physical and tenacious.

His role at Carshalton was specific, but he definitely displayed attributes and performances that could see him being physical and aggressive enough to play in a single pivot, has the legs and experience to play in the 8 (box to box) and then has that ability and flair to beat a man and pick a pass to play in a sole 10 role. I believe he has the ability and the drive to get himself back into league football, also helps that he’s extremely versatile within midfield.

Reminds me a lot of a more aggressive and hard working Tanguy Ndombele

Top Attributes

Ball Carrying, Dribbling and Ball Progression