Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada is set to sign for Serbian side OFK Beograd but what should we expect from him?
Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada has returned to Serbia where he launched his football career.
The all-action midfielder 24, is set to join OFK Beograd, a club based in Belgrade after cutting ties with Scottish Premiership side Dundee United.
Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has been relegated to serve as assistant to newly appointed Gor Mahia coach Sinisa Mihic.
The former AFC Leopards tough-tackling midfielder first headed to the Eastern European side in 2019, penning a deal with Red Star Belgrade before being loaned out to Metalac FC.
Despite his age, Odada has enjoyed spells with Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union and Danish side Aalborg BBK. He also has 21 caps with Harambee Stars. Odada made his debut for the Kenya national football team on September 2, 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda.
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He started and played the full match in a 0–0 home draw. His national team coach, Jacob Mulee, praised Odada’s debut, saying “we have had different players coming in, and new players who were making their debut. I was impressed with Odada, meaning he has solved our problem in the midfield department. He is just 20 and has a lot to offer.”
His versatility, technical ability, and rapid development make him a strong candidate for future English Premier League move but must uplift his current team from it’s fifth position in the Serbian Super League..
Odada has been described as having an ideal balance between physicality and technical ability. Often times, he has been praised for his aggression and physicality in the center of the pitch, a rare quality found in midfield maestros.
Odada has garnered enough experience in world football on three continents, something that illustrates versatility and courage to test himself in any league and in different environments.
Getting him up to speed in his new team is paramount in order to ensure he can make immediate impact.
