Quick Facts
Biography
Kingsley Sarfo (born 13 February 1995) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malmö FF.
Club career
Early career
After moving to Sweden as a teenager, Sarfo played for FC Rosengård and BW 90 IF.
Sirius
In 2014 he moved to Sirius who at the time played in the Swedish third division Division 1. Two seasons later he was involved in the club's promotion to Allsvenskan in 2016.
Malmö FF
Following a promising start in Allsvenskan during 2017 Sarfo was subject to a bid from the title holders Malmö FF, where he agreed personal terms in spite of Sirius holding out for 15 million SEK or €1.5 million. Sarfo's agent stated that his client was only interested in making a move to Malmö because of him needing another year to acquire Swedish citizenship and therefore was not interested in moving abroad as well as wanting UEFA Champions League football. On 22 June 2017 Malmö FF confirmed the signing of Sarfo in a press conference. Sarfo made his debut for Malmö on the first day of the Swedish transfer window, 15 July, as his old club Sirius came to Swedbank Stadion. Sarfo scored a goal on his debut but couldn't help his team to a victory as the game ended 3-3.
International career
In January 2017 Sarfo expressed his desire to play for Sweden. In May 2017 Sweden U21 wanted him to play in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship the following month but Sarfo was not able to get his Swedish citizenship in time for the championship. Sarfo was selected for Ghana in June 2017 but he later he turned that calling down.
Honours
Club
- IK Sirius
- Superettan (1): 2016
Individual
- Allsvenskan Player of the month: April 2017