Nick Akoto

Nicholas Paul-Francois Reza Konan Akoto (born September 16, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a right-back for club Eastleigh.

Career Youth, college, and amateur Akoto played as part of the AFC Wimbledon under-18 side until the summer of 2017. Following his release from Wimbledon, Akoto spent the 2016–17 season with Isthmian League side Maldon & Tiptree, where he made 20 league appearances, scoring a single goal. He started 2018 with non-league side Whyteleafe.

In 2019, Akoto left to play college soccer in the United States. He spent two seasons at Tennessee Wesleyan University, scoring five goals and tallying eight assists in 30 appearances with the Bulldogs. He transferred to Keiser University for the 2021 season, making 17 appearances and adding five assists. In 2022, he made 17 appearances and added two assists for the Seahawks.

In 2021, Akoto appeared for USL League Two side Ocean City Nor'easters, making fourteen appearances across the regular season and playoffs. In 2022, Akoto again played in the USL League Two, this time appearing eight times for South Georgia Tormenta 2 and scoring a single goal.

Professional On February 2, 2023, Akoto signed with USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta ahead of their 2023 season. His performance earned him a place on the USL League One Team of the Week.

On July 24, 2024, Akoto returned to England to sign a three-year deal with EFL League One side Burton Albion for an undisclosed transfer fee.

On 13 July 2026, Akoto joined National League club Eastleigh having agreed to terminate his contract with Burton Albion.