# Kwadwo Baah

Kwadwo Kyeremeh Baah (born 27 January 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Watford.

## Early life

Baah was born in Germany to Ghanaian parents, but was raised in South Norwood.

## Club career
### Early career

In October 2016, aged 13, whilst Baah was at Crystal Palace, he caused controversy as a ball boy in a match against fellow London rivals West Ham United when he tried to stop the opponents time wasting by placing the ball in the six yard area for the goalkeeper Adrián. Baah was released by Crystal Palace at 14. He has credited that moment as a turning point in his development, admitting he didn't take many things seriously and knew he needed to change.
Baah played one game for Whyteleafe in August 2019, who were managed by Kinetic Academy founder Harry Hudson. He also had a trial with Fulham.

### Rochdale

On 20 September 2019, at the age of 16, Baah signed to a scholarship contract at Rochdale. Baah made his first team league debut for Rochdale on 1 October, appearing as an 82nd minute substitute for Aaron Wilbraham in an EFL Trophy match at home to Bolton Wanderers.
He scored his first professional goal in a 5–0 win at Wigan Athletic on 15 December 2020. In February 2021, Baah was named EFL Young Player of the Month for January.

### Watford

On 1 February 2021, Baah was close to signing a pre-contract agreement with Manchester City, however the deal collapsed. Having undergone a medical with Watford at the end of April and a fee of £125,000 agreed, he officially joined the club on 17 May ahead of their return to the Premier League.
On 13 August 2024, Baah made his debut for Watford in a 5–0 EFL Cup win against MK Dons. He came on as a substitute for Rocco Vata in the 62nd minute and marked his debut by scoring just two minutes later.

#### Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)

On 29 July 2022, Baah joined 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan for the 2022–23 season.

#### Burton Albion (loan)

On 18 August 2023, Baah joined EFL League One club Burton Albion on loan for the 2023–24 season.

## International career

On 29 March 2021, Baah made his debut for England U18s during a 2–0 win away to Wales at the Leckwith Stadium. He was also called up to take part in an England U19s training camp in May 2021 at St George's Park.
Baah was called up by Germany for the first time to represent their U19 side against Slovakia under-19's on 6 October 2021, followed by games against Portugal and the Netherlands youth squads.

## Career statistics

    As of 21 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Whyteleafe | 2019–20 | Isthmian League South East Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2019–20 | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2020–21 | League One | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
| Rochdale | Total | Total | 37 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 3 |
| Watford | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watford | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watford | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watford | 2024–25 | Championship | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 |
| Watford | Total | Total | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) | 2022–23 | 2. Bundesliga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Burton Albion (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 90 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 102 | 10 |
* 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy