John Akinde Factfile

Last updated : 01 September 2008 By Smallsy
JOHN Akinde was born on July 8th 1989 and is aged 19.

He is a product of the club's youth system.

He progressed to the first team after making several impressive appearances in the Kent Senior Cup.

The Ebbsfleet official website describes him as "a strong and promising striker with an eye for goal. He has an added turn of pace and the ability to outmuscle defenders."

As a youngster he had spells at Margate and Whitstable Town and was recalled after 'rave reviews'.

He was offered a new one year contact at the end of 2007-08.

This season Akinde only started once for 'Fleet and appeared as a sub four times scoring two goals and laying on one assist. He spent a total of 212 minutes on the pitch.

He was born in South Africa.

In 2007/08 Akinde started 14 games, made four sub appearences, scored 6 goals and laid on three assists.