Godfred Karikari

Godfred Karikari (Chinese: 高梵·卡里卡利; Jyutping: Gou1 Faan4 Kaa1 Lei5 Kaa1 Lei6; born 11 March 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward.

He was a fast runner in his youth and was invited to join the school's track and field team, but he chose to play football instead.

[4] In the 2011–12 season, Karikari continued his good form by scoring 6 goals in 3 games, including a hat-trick against Sham Shui Po on 24 September 2011.

[5] He was voted Most Valuable Player of Month in September 2011 by the Hong Kong Sports Press Association.

[6] On 13 June 2012, Karikari moved to mainland China and signed a contract with Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye.

[13] After six years abroad, Karikari returned to Hong Kong's top flight, and signed with R&F on 19 January 2018.

[18] Due to his late application, he didn't receive his passport to represent Hong Kong until November 2011.

Karikari scored his first international goal for Hong Kong against Bhutan on 11 June 2015 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.