Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu

Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu (born 7 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Salford City.

Career

Charlton Athletic Wiredu, who can play as a midfielder, full-back or wing-back, On 1 May 2019, his contract was extended until 2021.

On 8 February 2019, he joined Bromley on loan until 9 March. His loan was later extended until the end of the season.

Wiredu then joined Colchester United on loan until January 2020. He returned to Charlton on 3 January 2020.

Colchester United On 1 February 2021, Wiredu joined Colchester United on a permanent basis having previously spent time on loan with the club. He scored his first professional goal in Colchester's 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers on 23 March 2021. On 5 July, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

Fleetwood Town On 21 June 2022, Wiredu joined Fleetwood Town on a three-year deal.

Plymouth Argyle On 4 July 2025, Wiredu joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-year deal. On 2 August, Wiredu made his league debut for Argyle, scoring an own goal in a 3–1 loss to Barnsley. Ten days later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Home Park in the first round of the EFL Cup.

Salford City Wiredu signed with League Two club Salford City on on a "multi-year" contract on 21 August 2026 for an undisclosed fee.

Personal life Born in London, Wiredu is of Ghanaian descent. He attended St Saviours primary school in Poplar and Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate Secondary School in Shadwell.

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