Daniel Adu-Adjei

Daniel William Kwabena Adu-Adjei (born 21 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Rijeka.

Early life Born in England, he has Ghanaian heritage. Adu-Adjei played football as a youngster in the London Borough of Brent.

Career Adu-Adjei joined the Bournemouth academy in March 2021, following spells with the Brentford and Fulham academies. He began to be integrated into the Bournemouth first-squad during the 2022–23 season and was an unused substitute in the clubs Premier League fixtures on occasion. He also played on loan at Poole Town from February 2023. He signed a first professional contract with Bournemouth in February 2023. He started the 2023–24 season playing for the Bournemouth U21 side in the Premier League Cup, and the Professional Development League. He made his professional debut playing for Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round, on 6 January 2024, away against Queens Park Rangers in a 3–2 win. On 5 June 2024, he signed a new long-term contract with Bournemouth.

On 1 August 2024, Adu-Adjei joined League Two side Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal. He was recalled in January 2025.

On 26 August 2025, Adu-Adjei joined Croatian Football League side Rijeka on a four-year deal.

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