FC Edmonton will take a look at Ghanaian Emmanuel Adjetey

Ghanaian defender/midfielder Emmanuel Adjetey will begin a trial with FC Edmonton this week.

Adjetey represented Ghana at the U-17 level and is a product of Ashanti Gold SC, a club that has been a virtual (pardon the pun) goldmine for producing players who make the moves from Africa to larger leagues around the world. At one time, Liverpool had its eye on Adjetey as part of a partnership/development deal it had with “AshGold.” Adjetey has has also played with Liberty Professionals FC in Ghana’s top division.

Judging solely by the highlight reel, we can see that Adjetey can play in the middle, on the wing or at fullback, and is a favourite free-kick option with a fairly decent left foot. (Now, mind you, these highlight reels that players and agents put together only show the good, not the bad). But the roster lists show that he’s mainly used as a left back.

Adjetey will need to impress to make what is a fairly crowded NASL roster. The Eddies have 21 players under contract. Canadian Midfielder Massimo Mirabelli, who impressed at the November combine and then had an excellent camp, is expected to sign with the club. As well, central defender Paul Hamilton, named to the NASL Best XI last season, is with the club even though he is not officially signed for the 2013 season.

FCE is still expecting to announce at least one more trialist this week.