Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu (born 7 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Salford City.
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, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.
Fleetwood Town On 21 June 2022, Wiredu joined Fleetwood Town on a three-year deal.
Plymouth Argyle On 4 July 2025, Wiredu joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-year deal. On 2 August, Wiredu made his league debut for Argyle, scoring an own goal in a 3–1 loss to Barnsley. Ten days later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Home Park in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Salford City Wiredu signed with League Two club Salford City on on a "multi-year" contract on 21 August 2026 for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life Born in London, Wiredu is of Ghanaian descent. He attended St Saviours primary school in Poplar and Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate Secondary School in Shadwell.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic2018–19League One00201010402019–20Championship00101000202020–21League One0000000000Charlton Athletic total0030201060Bromley (loan)2018–19National League110———110Colchester United (loan)2019–20League Two7000—30100Colchester United2020–21League Two201———2012021–22League Two381211040452Colchester United total652211070753Fleetwood Town2022–23League One3716020214722023–24League One3632000103932024–25League Two342003000372Fleetwood Town total10768050311237Plymouth Argyle2025–26League One3620022404242026–27League One1000000010Plymouth Argyle total372002240434Salford City2026–27League Two4000000040Career total2241013110215126214
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