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Biography
Solomon Brandon Michael Clarke Thomas-Asante (born 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Salford City.
Club career
Milton Keynes Dons
He joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at the age of 12, progressing through various age groups and into the club's development squad. On 6 August 2016, following an impressive pre-season, Thomas-Asante made his debut for the first team, featuring as a substitute in the 75th minute in a 0–1 away win to Shrewsbury Town.
On 12 September 2016, Thomas-Asante signed professional terms with the club, signing a one-year deal with an option of a further year. On 5 November 2016, Thomas-Asante scored his first professional goal for the club, scoring in a 3–2 home FA Cup first round win over Spennymoor Town. On 2 May 2017, following an impressive first season as a professional, Thomas-Asante was awarded the club's Academy Player of the Year 2016–17. On 14 June 2017, Thomas-Asante's contract was extended until summer 2018, and on 26 January 2018 was extended a further year until the summer of 2019.
After a brief loan spell with National League club Sutton United, Thomas-Asante joined National League South club Oxford City in late January 2019 until the end of the season, eventually going on to make 15 appearances and score 3 goals. Following limited first team opportunities during the 2018–19 season, Thomas-Asante confirmed on 11 May 2019 he would be leaving Milton Keynes Dons following the expiry of his contract in June 2019.
Ebbsfleet United
After a spell on trial with Swindon Town, Thomas-Asante signed for National League club Ebbsfleet United on 9 August 2019.
Salford City
He then signed for Salford City making his debut for the club on 3 September 2019 in a Football League Trophy match against Aston Villa Under 21's. He made his league debut for the club as a substitute on 14 September.
Career statistics
- As of 7 March 2020
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2016–17 | League One | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | League One | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2018–19 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 2 | ||
| Sutton United (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 8 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Oxford City (loan) | 2018–19 | National League South | 15 | 3 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Ebbsfleet United | 2019–20 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Salford City | 2019–20 | League Two | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 25 | 6 | |
| Career total | 68 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 88 | 12 | ||
Honours
- Milton Keynes Dons Academy Player of the Year: 2016–17