Kelvin Yeboah
- Years with club: 2024–present
- Position: Centre-Forward / Striker
- Nationality: Italian / Ghanaian
- Acquisition: Signed as a Designated Player (DP) via transfer from Genoa CFC (Italy) on July 27, 2024
Kelvin Yeboah is a dynamic forward who joined Minnesota United FC as a Designated Player midway through the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Born in Ghana but representing Italy internationally at the youth level, Yeboah is known for his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing. He was acquired to be a long-term goalscoring presence for the Loons, having previously played for several clubs across Europe, including in the Austrian Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga, and the Belgian and French top flights.
Key stats with Minnesota United (through 2025 season):
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 40 (16 goals)
- MLS regular season appearances: 30 (9 goals)
- MLS debut impact (August 2024): Scored an opening penalty goal and later added a second goal in his MLS debut, making him the first Minnesota United player to score a brace (two goals) in his debut league match.
- US Open Cup goals (2025): 3
- MLS Cup Playoff goals (2024): 2
- Contract status: Under contract through December 2027, with a club option for 2028.
- Roster Category: Designated Player, International.
Memorable moments and honors:
- European experience: He had a prolific spell with Austrian side Sturm Graz, where he scored 17 goals in 34 league appearances before moving to Italian Serie A club Genoa.
- International choice: Yeboah was called up by both the Ghana senior national team and the Italy U21 squad in 2021. He accepted the call-up for Italy U21, for whom he made four appearances.
- Family connection: He is the nephew of former Ghanaian international and Leeds United striker, Tony Yeboah.
Where is he now?:
- Kelvin Yeboah is currently an active Centre-Forward for Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- He wears the number 9 jersey and is a key Designated Player for the club.
