ISSAHAKU FATAWU
Midfielder · Leicester · Championship
“Ghanaian inside forward with directness and attacking intent still finding his level.”
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Ghanaian inside forward with directness and attacking intent still finding his level.
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GoalPost value
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
77%
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GoalPost verdict
Ghanaian inside forward with directness and attacking intent still finding his level.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
12Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
43Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
45Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
70Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Movement
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.20
1.67
per 90
0.66
12%
43%
1.33
1.5
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.20
season rate
Shots / 90
1.67
shot volume
Shot accuracy
39%
29/74 on target
Conversion
12%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.43
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.33
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Fatawu operates as an inside forward who relies on movement into half-spaces and direct running at defenders rather than elaborate build-up play. He's most dangerous when receiving the ball in advanced areas and driving toward goal, though his decision-making and final product remain works in progress. His game is built on penetration and pressure rather than technical sophistication.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
An emerging talent still ascending the curve, Fatawu remains outside confirmed squads for 2026 and must sustain his development trajectory to force his way into serious contention. His potential is clear enough to watch closely, but he is not yet a lock for major tournament football.
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Analysis overview
Fatawu operates as an inside forward who relies on movement into half-spaces and direct running at defenders rather than elaborate build-up play. He's most dangerous when receiving the ball in advanced areas and driving toward goal, though his decision-making and final product remain works in progress. His game is built on penetration and pressure rather than technical sophistication.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.67
SoT / 90
0.66
Accuracy
39%
Conversion
12%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
2 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Ghanaian inside forward with directness and attacking intent still finding his level.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 6.95 |
 Championship | 44 | 9 | 7 | 3,726 | 6.86 |
| Total | 49 | 9 | 7 | 3,979 | 6.91 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.20
Shots
1.67
per 90
Shots on target
0.59
Conversion %
12%
Dribbles
43%
Key passes
1.33
Pass accuracy
65%
Fouls won
1.88
per 90
Def actions
1.54
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Croatia | World Cup | L2-1 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Jun 23 |  England | World Cup | D0-0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Championship3,726 (94%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Ghana | Friendlies | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.20 | 6.85 |
| 2025/26 |  Leicester | Championship | 49 | 9 | 7 | 0.33 | 6.87 |
| 2024/25 | Leicester | Premier League | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 | 7.04 |
| 2023/24 | Leicester | Championship | 53 | 8 | 13 | 0.40 | 7.48 |
| 2022/23 |  Sporting CP B | Liga 3 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0.16 | 6.65 |
Career highlights
Africa U20 Cup of Nations
2021
Championship
2023/2024
Career timeline detail
Leicester
2023 – 2024
Apps
117
Goals
17
Assists
22
Minutes
8,255
Competition breakdown
| Championship | 49 app | 9 g | 6.87 |
| Premier League | 15 app | 0 g | 7.04 |
| Championship | 53 app | 8 g | 7.48 |
Goal timeline
17 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Ghana
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.87
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Ghana
Group context
Tournament overview
An emerging talent still ascending the curve, Fatawu remains outside confirmed squads for 2026 and must sustain his development trajectory to force his way into serious contention. His potential is clear enough to watch closely, but he is not yet a lock for major tournament football.
Appearances
5
Best finish
Quarter-finals
FIFA rank
73
Titles
0
Ghana · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
69
Avg rating
6.87
Minutes
3,979
G/A 90
0.36
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Ghana · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | Panama | BMO Field | 11:00 PM |
| Jun 23 | England | Gillette Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | Croatia | Lincoln Financial Field | 9:00 PM |
A. Fatawu · projection status
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