Jerry Boachie Van Dam (born 8 December 1988), commonly referred to as Jerry Vandam, is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Championnat National 3 club IC Croix.
Club career
Lille Vandam signed for Lille in 2003, playing for youth teams until 2007. He began his professional career at the club, making his Ligue 1 debut in a 3–1 win over Rennes on 16 February 2008, where he came on as a substitute in the 81st minute for Nicolas Plestan.
Loan to Caen Vandam agreed to join Caen on loan from Lille for 2011–12 Ligue 1 season. He made 36 appearances out of Caen's 38 league matches, scoring one goal. Vandam made his debut for Caen in a 1–0 win over Valenciennes on 6 August 2011, at the Stade Michel d'Ornano. He scored his first goal for the club in the 82nd minute following an assist by Frédéric Bulot in a 4–2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on 29 October 2011, at the Parc des Princes. Caen were eventually relegated in 18th position, three points shy from safety in Ligue 1.
Mechelen On 27 January 2013, Vandam joined Belgian Pro League club Mechelen on a 3-year contract until 30 June 2016.
International career Vandam was born in Lille, France, to Ghanaian parents, and holds dual nationality. In September 2010, he expressed his desire to play for Ghana.
Career statistics
+ Appearances by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLille2007–08Ligue 110000000102008–09Ligue 120200000402009–10Ligue 18000107Appearances in the Europa League01602010–11Ligue 120000040602012–13Ligue 10000000000Total1302010110270Lille B2010–11CFA131———1312012–13CFA141———141Total272———272Caen (loan)2011–12Ligue 1361102000391Mechelen2012–13Pro League5000—1Appearance in the Pro League Europa League play-offs0602013–14Pro League28020—003002014–15Pro League4010—0050Total37030—10410Waasland-Beveren2014–15Pro League6000—0060Ischia2015–16Lega Pro5000—0050Dunkerque2016–17National4000——40Le Puy2017–18National 218010——1902018–19National 229121——3122019–20National24130——271Total71261——752Career total1995121301202266
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