Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s explosive debut in the Championship has earned him a spot in the English Championship Team of the Season, selected by SofaScore, highlighting his exceptional skills on the field.
The young Ghanaian winger, who joined Leicester City on loan from Sporting CP last summer, wasted no time in leaving his mark in the league. He quickly became an integral part of the team’s lineup, despite being a newcomer.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku seamlessly integrated himself into the squad and emerged as a pivotal figure, delivering stellar performances. Throughout the 2023/24 English Championship season, the prodigious Black Stars player scored an impressive six goals and provided 13 assists in 40 appearances for Leicester City.
His influential contributions on the field played a significant role in guiding the Foxes to automatic promotion to the English Premier League, securing the top spot in the Championship standings.
It comes as no surprise that his remarkable achievements have earned him a well-deserved place in the prestigious SofaScore Championship Team of the Season.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku stands alongside another standout player from Leicester City in this esteemed lineup, while Crysencio Summerville, the winger from Leeds United, clinched the coveted title of Player of the Season.
This comes data after he was named Leicester City’s Men’s Young Player of the Year award at the club’s awards ceremony.
The event, which took place at the King Power Stadium, brought together the club’s playing and technical staff from all levels to honour key contributors to their season. Issahaku, who impressed Leicester fans with seven goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions, was named Young Player of the Year.
Last month, Issahaku made history as the first Ghanaian to score a hat-trick in the Championship, netting three goals against Southampton in a 5-0 victory at home.
