Gideon Nana Kwame Fosu Kodua (born 2 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Luton Town.
Career West Ham United Youth career Born in Newham in London, Kodua joined the West Ham United academy in 2017, having been scouted playing for the Newham District side. He signed his first professional contract with the club in December 2022.
Kodua was captain of the West Ham team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup by defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023, scoring the third goal on the day.
Playing for West Ham's under-21's during the first half of the 2023–24 season, he scored seven goals in 17 appearances across all competitions including a goal against Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Trophy on 9 January 2024.
Wycombe Wanderers loan On 12 January 2024, he joined Wycombe Wanderers on a six-month loan.
Kodua made his debut for Wycombe on 23 January, coming on in second-half added time for Kieran Sadlier in a 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.
His loan ended at the end of the 2023–24 season but Kodua rejoined Wycombe Wanderers, on loan in August 2024, for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. Kodua scored his first goal for Wycombe on 22 October 2023. Playing Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium, Kodua scored the first goal of the game in an eventual 3–2 win for Wycombe Wanderers.
Luton Town On 22 July 2025, Kodua signed on loan for League One club, Luton Town for the 2025–26 season. An option to buy was included, which was activated on 6 February 2026, after scoring 10 goals in his first 31 appearances for the club.
Kodua was a substitute in the 2026 EFL Trophy final, where Luton Town achieved a 3–1 win over Stockport County.
Personal life Kodua is of Ghanaian descent. His elder brother, Joel, is a professional boxer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Ham United U212022–23———10102023–24———5252Total———6262West Ham United2023–24Premier League00000000002024–25Premier League000000—002025–26Premier League000000—00Total0000000000Wycombe Wanderers (loan)2023–24League One1000000001002024–25League One202311010253Total302311010353Luton Town (loan)2025–26League One2492110403110Luton Town2025–26League One1400000301702026–27League One71002120112Total211002150282Career total7512524116210017
Honours West Ham United U18 FA Youth Cup: 2022–23 U18 Premier League South: 2023
Luton Town EFL Trophy: 2025–26
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