Shadrach Eghan was a Ghanaian attacking midfielder who rose to prominence at FC Twente, showing physical explosiveness, good technique and daring moves in the final third of the pitch, but whose career took an early downward trajectory, with subsequent spells in peripheral and uncompetitive leagues.

He arrived in Europe at a very young age and, after playing briefly for the satellite team Jong FC Twente, was promoted to the main team in 2013. At just 18 years old, Eghan impressed with his vertical style of play, short dribbling, intense movement and ability to get into the box from behind, being used in midfield or winger positions, depending on the need. In his first games in the Eredivisie, he scored goals and contributed assists, generating expectation as one of the young promises of Ghanaian football.

However, he was unable to maintain his consistent performance and soon lost his place in the Twente first team. After leaving the club, his career took him through a series of lower-profile clubs and leagues, such as Stabæk (Norway), Vendsyssel FF (Denmark), as well as spells with teams in countries with even less exposure, such as Iraq, without ever being able to regain the technical level and potential he had shown at the beginning.

A lack of stability, potential off-field issues and difficulty adapting to competitive environments prevented Eghan from consolidating a relevant career in the European elite. Despite a promising start, he ended up becoming just another name among precocious African talents who failed to make the full transition to top-level professional football.

Other Links:
Shadrach Eghan On Target For Fc Twente In Dutch League Triumph | Modern Ghana | English

Videos:
FC Twente 2 - 2 PSV (13/14) | Eghan scores
FC Twente 5 - 0 FC Groningen (13/14) | Eghan scores
Shadrach Eghan : The Second Chapter (FC Twente Enschede 2017) | Attacking Midfield 94'