Cameron Antwi

Cameron Antwi
Personal information
Full name Cameron Akwasi Antwi
Date of birth (2001-10-07) 7 October 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Gillingham
Number 17
Youth career
Fulham
2019–2020 Blackpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Blackpool 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Southport (loan) 2 (0)
2021 → AFC Telford United (loan) 8 (0)
2022–2024 Cardiff City 0 (0)
2024–2026 Newport County 64 (4)
2026– Gillingham 8 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:46, 22 September 2026 (UTC)

Cameron Akwasi Antwi (born 7 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Gillingham.

Early life

Antwi was born in London, England, to Ghanaian parents.

Career

Blackpool

After playing youth football with Fulham, Antwi moved to Blackpool in 2019, turning professional and joining the first-team in July 2020. He made his debut for Blackpool on 11 November 2020, in a 3–0 win against Leeds United in the EFL Trophy.

On 30 November 2020, he moved on loan to Southport until mid-January.

Antwi joined AFC Telford on a month's loan on 8 October 2021. The loan was extended until January 2022, although Antwi was re-called by Blackpool on 29 December 2021. He was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Cardiff City

Antwi signed for Cardiff City in August 2022. He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Newport County

In July 2024 Antwi signed for Newport County. He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3–2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town. Antwi scored his first Newport goal on 8 February 2025 in the 3–0 League Two win against Crewe Alexandra.

Gillingham

On 23 January 2026, Antwi signed for Gillingham on a two-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee, having scored against the team days earlier for Newport.

Career statistics

As of match played 22 September 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackpool 2020–21 League One 0000001010
2021–22 Championship 0000100010
Total 0000101020
Southport (loan) 2020–21 National League North 2000002040
AFC Telford United (loan) 2021–22 National League North 80000020100
Cardiff City 2022–23 Championship 0000000000
2023–24 Championship 0010000010
Total 0010000010
Newport County 2024–25 League Two 401001020431
2025–26 League Two 243112110285
Total 644113130716
Gillingham 2025–26 League Two 5000000050
2026–27 League Two 3000001040
Total 8000001090
Career total 824214190976
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  2. 1 2 Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy

References

  1. ↑ efl-squad-numbering-11.09.2020.pdf (PDF) (Report). English Football League. 11 September 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Cameron Antwi at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Fulham hand contract to Ghanaian Starlet Cameron Antwi". kickgh.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Former Fulham youngster signs professional terms with Blackpool". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Antwi Signs On As A Pro – Blackpool Youngster Signs First Pro Deal With The Club". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Report Blackpool 3–0 Leeds United U21". www.leedsunited.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Antwi Loaned To Southport". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "Antwi Links Up With AFC Telford On Loan" Archived 8 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Blackpool F.C., 8 October 2021
  9. ↑ "Blackpool's Ewan Bange seals fresh loan move after prolific spell with Bamber Bridge" Archived 10 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine – Blackpool Gazette, 9 November 2021
  10. ↑ "Blackpool hand shirt numbers to youngsters to ensure tonight's game against Middlesbrough goes ahead". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  11. ↑ "Club Confirms Retained List". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 10 May 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "U21 | Cameron Antwi and Raheem Conte sign for City | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  13. ↑ "2023/24 Retained List | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "Courtney Baker-Richardson and Cameron Antwi join Newport County". BBC Sport. 10 July 2024.
  15. ↑ "Cheltenham Town 3–2 Newport County". BBC Sport.
  16. ↑ "Crewe Alexandra 0–3 Newport County: Exiles impress as they claim third straight win". BBC Sport.
  17. ↑ "Gills sign Cameron Antwi". Gillingham FC. 23 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "Newport County: Gillingham sign Exiles midfielder Cameron Antwi". BBC Sport. 23 January 2026.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  24. 1 2 "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Cameron Antwi in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 August 2026.