Kenneth William Yao (born 5 September 1998) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Lewes.
Career Originating from Ivory Coast, Yao signed his first professional contract with Charlton Athletic in May 2016 and went onto make his first-team debut during their EFL Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon, featuring for the entire 90 minutes in the 2–2 draw.
On 17 September 2018, Yao joined Dartford on loan until 20 October 2018.
On 2 July 2020, it was confirmed that Yao had left Charlton after his contract expired.
In the summer of 2021, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division side on a free transfer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic2018–19League One00001020302019–20Championship0000000000Charlton Athletic total0000102030Dartford (loan)2018–19National League South2010000030Dartford total2010000030Lewes2021–22Isthmian League Premier Division17010—1One appearance in the FA Trophy01902022–23Isthmian League Premier Division1030—0040Lewes total180400010230Career total200501030290
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