Michael Adu-Poku

Michael Kofi Adu-Poku (born 22 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Newport County on loan from club Watford.

Career Adu-Poku joined Watford in 2018 having had a successful trial for the Watford Under-13s team. Adu-Poku made his senior debut on 7 January, 2023 in the FA Cup against Reading. He reflected that he couldn't dominate physically in senior football as he does routinely in youth football and that it was a step up for him. Two weeks later, On 21 January, 2023 he made his league debut appearing as a second-half substitute at home against Rotherham United. He joined Kings Langley on a month-long loan in February 2024, then signed on loan with Maidstone United for the remainder of the season the following month.

Adu-Poku spent the first half of the 2024–25 season on loan at Solihull Moors, before joining fellow National League side Rochdale on loan in March 2025.

On June 27 2025, Adu-Poku was signed by Barrow on a season-long loan, however he returned to Watford on 16 January 2026. Five days later, he joined Wealdstone on a short-term loan deal. On 1 September 2026 Adu-Poku joined EFL League Two club Newport County on loan for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.

Personal life Born in England, Adu-Poku is of Ghanaian descent.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2022–23 Championship

2023–24 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024–25 Championship

2025–26 Championship

2026–27 Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Kings Langley (loan) 2023–24 Southern League Division One Central

Maidstone United (loan) 2023–24 National League South

Solihull Moors (loan) 2024–25