Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (born 5 October 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Born in England, he plays for the Ghana national team.

Club career Crystal Palace Rak-Sakyi was born in Southwark, London and attended Westminster City School along with his brother, Samuel. Rak-Sakyi played in the youth academy at Chelsea, before joining Crystal Palace in 2019. He made his debut as a substitute in a 3–0 defeat against former club Chelsea on 14 August 2021 in the Premier League. Rak-Sakyi made his first start for the club in their final home game of the 2021–22 season, a 1–0 win against Manchester United. On 11 August 2022, Rak-Sakyi joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan for their 2022–23 campaign. He made his debut for the Addicks, in a 5–1 League One win at home to Plymouth Argyle on 17 August 2022, scoring Charlton's first goal. Ten days later, on 27 August 2022, Rak-Sakyi scored for Charlton again in a 1–1 League One draw away at Wycombe Wanderers. After scoring 15 goals and registering eight assists, he was later named the club's Supporters' Player of the Year for his performances across the season, receiving 46% of fans' votes.

On 16 August 2024, Rak-Sakyi joined Championship club Sheffield United on loan for the 2024–25 season. He played 36 times for the Blades, scoring seven goals helping them to reach the 2025 EFL Championship play-off final where they lost 2–1 to Sunderland. On 12 September 2025, Rak-Sakyi joined Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor on a season-long loan. He was recalled back to Crystal Palace in January 2026. On 2 February 2026, Rak-Sakyi joined Championship side Stoke City on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Rak-Sakyi made 16 appearances for Stoke, scoring twice against Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday.

International career Though Rak-Sakyi is also eligible to represent Ghana through his parents, he accepted a call-up to the England U20s squad in September 2021 to replace an injured Anthony Gordon. On 6 September 2021, he made a goalscoring debut during a 6–1 victory over the Romania U20s at St. George's Park.

On 13 November 2024, Rak-Sakyi was called up to the England U21s squad for the first time and made his debut two days later during a goalless draw with Spain in La Línea de la Concepción.

Rak-Sakyi has received his first senior international call-up to Ghana for a friendly against Mexico.

Personal life Rak-Sakyi's younger brother, Samuel is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2021–22 Premier League

2022–23 Premier League

2024–25 Premier League

2026–27 Premier League

Charlton Athletic (loan) 2022–23 League One

Sheffield United (loan) 2024–25 Championship

Çaykur Rizespor (loan) 2025–26 Süper Lig

Stoke City (loan) 2025–26