Clinton Antwi (born 6 November 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Veikkausliiga club KuPS.
Career Nordsjælland Antwi played for the Right to Dream Academy before joining FC Nordsjælland in January 2018. He spent his first half season in spring 2018 in the U19 team in the U19 league. In the summer of 2018 he trained with the club's first team.
On 18 July 2018, Antwi made his debut in the UEFA Europa League starting in a 2–1 home victory against Cliftonville. He conceded a sixth-minute penalty.
Antwi got his debut in the Superliga for FC Nordjælland on 22 July 2018, when he was substituted 37 minutes into the game for an injured Mads Mini Pedersen in a 1–1 draw against AGF.
On 23 September 2020, Antwi joined Danish 1st Division club Esbjerg fB on loan for the rest of the season.EfB henter Clinton Antwi i FCN, efb.dk, 23 September 2020
KuPS On 7 January 2022, Antwi signed a two-year deal with Finnish club Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) for an undisclosed fee.Keltamusta vahvistuu Clinton Antwilla!, kups.fi, 7 January 2022 On 8 August 2023, Antwi extended his contract until the end of 2024, plus an option for the 2025.Clinton Antwi jatkaa KuPSissa!, kups.fi, 8 August 2023 He won the Finnish Cup title with KuPS twice, in 2022 and 2024. On 11 October 2024, his contract option for 2025 was exercised.Clinton Antwi jatkaa Kuopiossa kaudella 2025!, kups.fi, 11 October 2024 In late October, Antwi won the Finnish Championship title with KuPS.
Outside football While living in Denmark and Finland, Antwi's interest for environmental protection and recycling has increased. He has visited schools and NGO's in Ghana to raise awareness and know-how of the importance of recycling.Kuopioon muuttanut Clinton hehkuttaa suomalaisten tapaa: ”Suorastaan tajunnan räjäyttävää”, Ilta-Sanomat, 19 May 2024Ammattilaispalloilija innostui Kuopiossa perisuomalaisesta tavasta ja aikoo viedä tietoa kotimaahansakin: "Vierailen kouluilla puhumassa", Savon Sanomat, 29 September 2023
Career statistics SOCCERWAY + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupLeague cupEuropeTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNordsjælland2018–19Danish Superliga3000—10402019–20Danish Superliga16021——181Total190210010221Esbjerg fB (loan)2020–21Danish 1st Division22020——240KuPS2022Veikkausliiga1833040402932023Veikkausliiga2613040103412024Veikkausliiga2714171404232025Veikkausliiga0000100010Total715101161901067Career total11251421611001528
Honours KuPS Veikkausliiga: 2024Kuopio villiintyi KuPSin mestaruudesta – Eini ilmestyi juhlahumuun, Yle, 19 October 2024 Veikkausliiga runner-up: 2022, 2023 Finnish Cup: 2022, 2024KuPS nousi takaa ohi Suomen Cupin voittoon – Petteri Pennanen ratkaisi pelin upealla laukauksella, Yle, 21 September 2024 Finnish League Cup runner-up: 2024 Individual Veikkausliiga Team of the Year: 2024Koplajoukkue 2024 nimetty - jalkapallotoimittajien valinnat vuoden parhaiksi palkitaan lauantaina, veikkausliiga.com, 19 October 2024
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