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Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi cracks Europe’s elite U20 midfield ranks

Allan Damba by Allan Damba
September 11, 2025
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Caleb Yirenkyi’s star keeps burning brighter. The 19-year-old Ghanaian midfielder has been listed among the top ten U20 defensive midfielders in Europe, outside the traditional top five leagues, by the respected CIES Football Observatory.

Currently, turning heads at Danish side FC Nordsjaelland, Yirenkyi has grown into one of the most dependable young talents in Scandinavia. His game thrives on discipline, versatility, and composure. While he’s most often stationed in front of the backline, he’s equally capable of sliding into the right-back role with minimal fuss.

In the latest CIES rankings, Yirenkyi secured fourth spot with a score of 71.1, just behind fellow Ghanaian talent Noah Nartey, who represents Brøndby IF. Such recognition underlines his swift rise since graduating from the famous Right to Dream Academy and breaking into Nordsjaelland’s senior team.

 
 
 
 
 
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The teenager’s numbers this season tell their own story: one goal, one assist, and a string of commanding performances across seven league matches. Unsurprisingly, scouts from bigger leagues hovered during the last transfer window, though no move was sealed. For many, it feels inevitable that the next opportunity will prove too big to resist.

Yirenkyi has also stepped onto the international stage with assurance. He debuted for Ghana during the Unity Cup in London and has already earned caps in World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, drawing plaudits for his poise under pressure.

From Kumasi to Copenhagen, the journey has been rapid, but Yirenkyi shows no signs of slowing down. With his profile rising on both club and country fronts, the teenager looks destined for a leap into Europe’s top tier before long.

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