David Accam

• Full name: David Accam
• Date of birth: August 1, 1990
• Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
• Nationality: Ghana
• Position: Forward / Winger
• Preferred foot: Right

Club Career Highlights

• Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer)
  • Joined Chicago Fire: December 2014 (selected in 2014 MLS Expansion Draft and then traded).
  • Seasons: 2015–2017
  • Appearances (MLS regular season): 88
  • Goals (MLS regular season): 28
  • Notes: Known for pace, direct dribbling and goal-scoring ability; 2016 was a particularly productive season.
• Prior clubs
  • FC Nordsjælland (Denmark) — 2011–2012
  • Helsingborgs IF (Sweden) — 2012–2014
  • Kickstart in Ghana and youth development prior to Europe.
• Later clubs
  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) — 2018–2019
  • Return to Europe and other moves followed; career included spells in other leagues after MLS.

International Career

• Represented Ghana at senior level.
• Noted for call-ups and appearances in friendlies and qualifiers, though not a consistent starter for the Black Stars.

Playing Style

• Very quick winger/forward with explosive acceleration.
• Direct dribbler who looks to take on defenders and get into goal-scoring positions.
• Effective on counter-attacks and in one-on-one situations.

Honors & Recognition

• Recognized in MLS for impactful performances with Chicago Fire, including Player of the Week nominations and goal-scoring streaks during his tenure.

Notes

• Statistics above reflect league appearances/goals during primary MLS stint and are rounded to commonly reported totals; exact numbers can vary slightly depending on source and whether cup/playoff matches are included.