Abdul Fatawu Issahaku named in English Championship Team of The Season

Ghana winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has garnered recognition in SofaScore's English Championship Team of the Season, a nod to his stellar loan spell with Leicester City.

The 20-year-old, loaned from Sporting Lisbon last summer, swiftly endeared himself to Foxes supporters, emerging as a pivotal figure in their journey back to the Premier League, clinching promotion from the Championship.

Issahaku's impact on the pitch has been undeniable, with involvement in 20 goals this season, netting seven times and providing 13 assists.

Such performances rightfully earned him a spot in SofaScore's esteemed lineup for the 2023/24 Championship campaign.

Positioned on the right flank of a dynamic attacking trio alongside Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter, Issahaku's contribution reflects Leicester's resurgence.

The team of the season also boasts defensive solidity, featuring the likes of Viktor Johansson in goal, fortified by Kyle Walker-Peters, Wesley Hoedt, Jacob Greaves, and Leif Davis.

Completing the midfield are standout performers Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics, and Norwich City's Gabriel Sara, underscoring the league's wealth of talent.

In parallel to his on-field achievements, Leicester City has reportedly exercised a €17 million buy option to secure Issahaku's services permanently.

Notably, this move entails a windfall for his initial club, Steadfast FC, co-owned by Ghanaian politician Haruna Iddirsu, which stands to receive €7.9 million from the transfer fee.

Steadfast FC, who sold Issahaku to Sporting Lisbon in 2022 for $1.5 million, included a 50% sell-on clause in his contract, a shrewd move that now pays dividends in their footballing journey.