Daniel Adade

Professional Footballer & Founder of Adade FC

Born on April 4, 1995, in Accra, Ghana, Daniel Adade is a seasoned professional footballer and a visionary entrepreneur in the world of sports. Known for his attacking prowess and goal-scoring instinct, Adade’s football journey began at a young age with Saturn F.C. (Ghana), where he featured in the second division between 2007 and 2008. He continued to rise through the ranks with Accra Rangers (2008–2010) and later Istanbul F.C. (2010–2014), where he honed his skills and gained valuable experience.

A loan spell with Bochum-Linden in 2014 offered him international exposure. In 2016, he broke into the Ghana Premier League with Dreams F.C., marking his debut in top-flight football. That same year, Adade made a bold leap into Southeast Asian football, playing for Zebra FC and later Karketu Dili in East Timor. After a brief return to Ghana in 2018 with Dreams F.C., he joined Assalam FC, where his scoring ability led the team to win the 2018 LFA Segunda Division title, earning promotion to the Primeira Divisão.

In 2020, Adade signed with Lalenok United, contributing to their squad ahead of their AFC Cup campaign. Internationally, he was shortlisted for Ghana’s squad for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand but was sidelined due to injury. Founder & CEO – Adade FC. Beyond the pitch, Daniel Adade has made a significant mark as the Founder and CEO of Adade FC, a football club based in Ghana. His vision for the club is centered on youth development, talent discovery, and creating opportunities for the next generation of footballers. Under his leadership, Adade FC is rapidly building a reputation as a grassroots hub for nurturing disciplined, skilled, and professional players, with a long-term goal of contributing to Ghana’s football legacy and exporting talent internationally.

Daniel Adade’s dual journey as both a player and entrepreneur demonstrates his passion for football, not just as a game, but as a powerful tool for empowerment and change.