Kara Fordjour

**Last statistical update: 01:33, 18 December 2023 (UTC)**

**Kara Sophia Priscilla Afua Fordjour** is a footballer who plays for **Hashtag United** (women).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Millwall (youth)
Fordjour was attached to Millwall's academy around 2017–18, notably appearing for their reserves in the Professional Game Academy League - Southern Division. After coming off the substitute's bench to replace Rebecca Evans in a 1 October 2017 loss at Oxford United, the forward made her 1st start next time out in a 2–0 defeat away to Arsenal. On 13 May 2018, in the penultimate match of the season, Fordjour scored in a 1-goal triumph over Reading.

Brighton & Hove Albion (youth)
For the 2018–19 and 2019–20 campaigns, Fordjour played for Brighton & Hove Albion at youth level in the Professional Game Academy League - FA WSL Academy League. In the former season, the forward netted 3 times in 13 fixtures before notching 4 in 15 in the latter.

Charlton Athletic
2020 saw Fordjour switch to Championship side Charlton Athletic. The 2020–21 season would be curtailed at National League - Reserve South Division level due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as she was limited to 1 appearance against Hounslow Reserves on 25 October 2020. Fordjour would be moved into the senior squad around November, though wouldn't make it onto the field of play as she was an unused substitute for 7 league matches.

Gillingham
Early on in the 2021–22 campaign, Fordjour joined Gillingham of the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division. She made her bow on 5 September 2021 as she was subbed on to take the place of Courtney Cook in a goalless draw at home to Bridgwater United. Fordjour was given her 1st start a week later versus Norwich City, notching a brace in the process as they came away with a 6-goal victory. October saw her strike again in encounters with Portsmouth and Milton Keynes Dons. In early 2022, the forward closed her season with goals 5 and 6 in wins over Welling United (cup) and Keynsham Town. In 2022–23, Fordjour added 2 goals in back-to-back matches with Cambridge United (cup) and Plymouth Argyle as September ticked over to October in 2022.

England (youth)
In October 2016, Fordjour was called up to represent England's under-17s in qualifying for the 2017 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship. She would, though, remain on the bench for qualifiers with Lithuania, Slovenia and Russia.

### HTU

2023–24
On 16 July 2023, Fordjour scored for Jason Stephens' HTU in their 2023–24 pre-season opener with Stoke City - notching the penultimate goal of an eventual 7–1 success at the Len Salmon Stadium. Just over a week after appearing in a 6 August win over Millwall, the forward was officially snapped up by *The Tags* on 15 August.

## Personal Life

Fordjour attended Oasis Academy Coulsdon and worked for JD Sports. She credits her father, who ended his own playing career aged 16, as her "biggest influence" for helping her get into football.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (12)
* List of appearances of Kara Fordjour

Goal (1)
Hashtag United  v  Stoke City

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kara Sophia Priscilla Afua Fordjour player stats" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kara Fordjour player stats" .
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Kara Fordjour player stats" .
4. ↑ "England Women's U17 squad named for Euro qualifiers" .
5. ↑ "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #1) Kara Fordjour" , 15 August 2023.
6. ↑ "Kara Fordjour" .
7. ↑ "Brighton and Hove Albion starlet remains focused as season is halted by global pandemic" , 23 October 2020.