What position does soccer player Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu play?

Fredua Koranteng “Freddy” Adu played as a midfielder. More specifically, he was primarily an attacking midfielder, though he was also used as a forward during his professional career.

Born in Tema, Ghana, in 1989, Adu moved to the United States as a child and became one of soccer’s most famous young prospects. D.C. United selected him first overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, making him the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer.

Adu later played for Benfica, Monaco, Belenenses, Aris, Philadelphia Union, and other clubs. His attacking role meant he was expected to create chances, carry the ball forward, and occasionally score, rather than focus mainly on defensive duties.

A common mix-up is calling Adu only a forward. While he sometimes played there, “midfielder”—especially attacking midfielder—is the standard description of his position.