Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu
Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu (born 7 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Colchester United. Career. Charlton Athletic. Wiredu, who can play as a midfielder, full-back or wing-back, made his debut for Charlton Athletic on 14 August 2018, coming on as a substitute for Albie Morgan in a 3–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Milton Keynes Dons. On 1 May 2019, his contract was extended until 2021. On 8 February 2019, he joined Bromley on loan until 9 March. His loan was later extended until the end of  the season. Wiredu then joined Colchester United on loan until January 2020. He returned to Charlton on 3 January 2020. Colchester United. On 1 February 2021, Wiredu joined Colchester United on a permanent basis having previously spent time on loan with the club. He scored his first professional goal in Colchester's 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers on 23 March 2021. On 5 July 2021, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club. Personal life. Born in London, Wiredu is of Ghanaian descent. He attended St Saviours school in Poplar.