Lawrence Agyekum (born 23 November 2003) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Erzurumspor in Turkey on loan from Belgian club Cercle Brugge, and the Ghana national team.
Club career
WAFA Agyekum started his career with West African Football Academy, he was promoted to the senior team in December 2019. He made his debut on 24 January 2020, after coming on for Michael Danso Agyemang in a 2–1 loss to Liberty Professionals. The 2019–20 season was however cancelled due to the restrictions to control the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. He made 5 league appearances before the league was cancelled. Prior to the restart of the league, he was named on the club's squad list for the 2020–21 season. He scored his debut goal on 24 February 2021, after scoring the third goal in the 92nd minute in a 3–1 victory over Karela United. Agyekum was adjudged the man of the match after putting up a good performance in a league match against Elmina Sharks even though WAFA lost by 1–0.
RB Salzburg On 7 February 2022, Agyekum signed a contract with Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg until 30 June 2026 and was assigned to Red Bull Salzburg's partner club FC Liefering.
Loan to Cercle Brugge On 4 July 2024, Agyekum was loaned to Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge, with an option to buy.
International career Agyekum made his debut for Ghana on 21 March 2025 as a late second-half substitute during a 5–0 win against Chad during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
He scored his first goal for Ghana on 31 May 2025 during the 2025 Unity Cup third-place playoff, which Ghana won 4–0 against Trinidad and Tobago.
Career statistics International
National teamYearAppsGoals Ghana202531Total31
Ghana score listed first, score column indicates score after each Agyekum goal.
+List of international goals scored by Lawrence AgyekumNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition131 May 2025Brentford Community Stadium, London, England34–04–02025 Unity Cup
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