CALEB MARFO YIRENKYI
Midfielder · FC Nordsjaelland · Superliga
“Ghana's ball-carrying defender, progressive outlet from deep.”
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Ghana's ball-carrying defender, progressive outlet from deep.
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GoalPost value
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
74%
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GoalPost verdict
Ghana's ball-carrying defender, progressive outlet from deep.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
13Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
53Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
37Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
84Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.06
0.52
per 90
0.23
13%
53%
1.10
3.1
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.06
season rate
Shots / 90
0.52
shot volume
Shot accuracy
44%
7/16 on target
Conversion
13%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.53
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.10
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Yirenkyi operates as a box-to-box defender who thrives in transition, using his range on the ball to break lines and initiate attacks from the back. His primary currency is carrying possession forward with intent, turning defensive positions into creative outlets. He combines positional discipline with the willingness to drive upfield, functioning as a bridge between defence and midfield rather than a pure anchor.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
An emerging talent still building his profile at the highest level, Yirenkyi represents the next generation of Ghana's defensive evolution. His progression into consistent international relevance will hinge on whether his box-to-box ambitions can be tempered with reliability at pace.
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Analysis overview
Yirenkyi operates as a box-to-box defender who thrives in transition, using his range on the ball to break lines and initiate attacks from the back. His primary currency is carrying possession forward with intent, turning defensive positions into creative outlets. He combines positional discipline with the willingness to drive upfield, functioning as a bridge between defence and midfield rather than a pure anchor.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.52
SoT / 90
0.23
Accuracy
44%
Conversion
13%
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
3 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
Ghana's ball-carrying defender, progressive outlet from deep.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.75 |
 Superliga | 30 | 2 | 6 | 2,614 | 7.08 |
| Total | 34 | 2 | 6 | 2,794 | 6.92 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.06
Shots
0.52
per 90
Shots on target
0.21
Conversion %
13%
Dribbles
53%
Key passes
1.10
Pass accuracy
89%
Fouls won
1.35
per 90
Def actions
3.09
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Croatia | World Cup | L2-1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Jun 23 |  England | World Cup | D0-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Jun 17 |  Panama | World Cup | W1-0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Superliga2,614 (94%)Friendlies180 (6%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Ghana | Friendlies | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.40 | 6.70 |
| 2025/26 |  FC Nordsjaelland | Superliga | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0.24 | 7.06 |
| 2024/25 | FC Nordsjaelland | Superliga | 53 | 4 | 4 | 0.15 | 7.04 |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
Ghana
2026 – Present
Apps
5
Goals
2
Assists
6
Minutes
369
Competition breakdown
| Friendlies | 5 app | 2 g | 6.70 |
Goal timeline
2 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Ghana
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.06
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 building his profile at the highest level, Yirenkyi represents the next generation of Ghana's defensive evolution. His progression into consistent international relevance will hinge on whether his box-to-box ambitions can be tempered with reliability at pace.
Appearances
5
Best finish
Quarter-finals
FIFA rank
73
Titles
0
Ghana · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
71
Avg rating
7.06
Minutes
2,794
G/A 90
0.26
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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 |
Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi · projection status
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