SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

VADIS ODJIDJA-OFOE
VADIS ODJIDJA-OFOE
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Number
#10
Nationality
Belgium
Team
LEGIA WARSZAWA (Poland)
Coach
JACEK MAGIERA
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
3 1 2 3 2 2 0 13 1.2 £1.1M

Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe

  • Full name: Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe
  • Date of birth: March 21, 1989
  • Place of birth: Etterbeek, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
  • Nationality: Belgian (of Ghanaian descent)
  • Primary position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Club career highlights (selected)

  • Early career: Came through the youth system at Anderlecht.
  • 2008–2012: Anderlecht — established himself as a first-team player and won Belgian Pro League titles with the club.
  • 2012–2014: Club Brugge — moved across Belgium and continued as a midfield regular.
  • 2014–2017: Anderlecht — returned for a second spell.
  • 2017–2018: Olympiacos — short spell in Greece.
  • 2018–2019: Norwich City — played in England, helped the club win the EFL Championship in 2018–19 and earn promotion to the Premier League.
  • 2019–2020: Ankaragücü (Turkey) — continued his career in the Turkish Süper Lig.
  • 2020–2022: Legia Warszawa (Legia Warsaw) — played in Poland's Ekstraklasa with Legia, contributing experience and midfield stability.

International career

  • Represented Belgium at various youth levels and earned caps for the senior Belgium national team.
  • Part of Belgium's pool during a period of strong competition for midfield places; made limited senior appearances.

Playing style

  • Energetic central midfielder known for box-to-box running, defensive contribution, ball recovery and passing range.
  • Often deployed as a defensive or deep-lying midfielder but capable of joining attacks and making late runs into the box.

Notable achievements

  • Belgian Pro League titles with Anderlecht.
  • EFL Championship title with Norwich City (2018–19).
  • Multiple domestic cup and league appearances across Belgium, Greece, England, Turkey and Poland.

Other

  • Known by the shortened name "Vadis" on his shirt and in media coverage.
  • Experienced professional with a reputation for leadership and versatility in midfield roles.