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Daniel Kanu
English footballer

Daniel Kanu

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English footballer
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Education
Dartford Grammar School
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Biography

Daniel Malanga Kanu (born 14 November 2004) is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Charlton Athletic and the Sierra Leone national team.

Career

Charlton Athletic

Kanu joined Charlton Athletic at under-11 level. On 2 February 2022, after scoring 31 goals in all competitions across Charlton's youth sides, Kanu signed his first professional contract with the club. Ten days later, on 12 February 2022, Kanu made his debut for Charlton, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 2–1 League One loss against Wigan Athletic.

On 22 November 2022, Kanu scored his first professional goal for the club in a 3–2 defeat away at Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Trophy.

Southend United (loan)

On 6 October 2023, Kanu joined Southend United on an initial 28-day loan. On his first start, Kanu scored his first goals for the club, netting four times in a 5–0 victory over Solihull Moors.

On 2 December 2023, Kanu was recalled early by Charlton Athletic from his loan.

International career

Born in England, Kanu is of Sierra Leonean descent. He was called up to the Sierra Leone national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in November 2023.

Kanu made his international debut for Sierra Leone on 19 November 2023, coming on as a second half substitute in a 2–0 defeat to the Egypt national team.

Personal life

Born in England, Kanu is of Sierra Leonean descent. He attended Dartford Grammar School, where he represented his school on numerous occasions as part of the athletics team. He specialised in long-distance running and even set a handful of school records.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 16 December 2023
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic2021–22League One2000000020
2022–23League One100000041141
2023–24League One62101120103
Charlton Athletic total182101161264
Southend United (loan)2023–24National League64000064
Career total246101161328

International

As of match played 19 November 2023
National teamYearAppsGoals
Sierra Leone202310
Total10

Honours

Individual

  • Charlton Athletic Young Player of the Year: 2021–22
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