Richmond Yiadom Boakye (born 28 January 1993) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker for PL of Bosnia and Herzegovina club Sloga.

Born in Accra, Greater Accrai,[3] Boakye began his career with Bechem United in his native country of Ghana.

[4] He eventually moved to Agogo, Asante Akim North District based club, D.C. United[5] and remained until 2008 when he was scouted by Genoa C.F.C.

[6] Following his transfer to Genoa in 2009, Boakye spent the 2009–10 Serie A season, playing in the Campionato Nazionale Primavera for the Ligurian club.

[12][14][15][16] His performances for the Neroverde did not go unnoticed, as the player was eventually signed by reigning Serie A champions Juventus FC on a co-ownership deal from Genoa in July 2012.

[13] Juventus paid nothing in cash but cancelled the transfer debt owed to Genoa with the sale of Ciro Immobile on a similar co-ownership deal in January 2012.

[17] He finished the season having scored 6 goals in 31 league appearances (12 starts) for the Spanish club, and returned again to Juventus on 30 June 2014, after the co-ownership with Genoa was renewed just ten days prior.

[22] In January 2016, Boakye was sold to Latina in a temporary deal, with an obligation to sign outright at the end of season for an undisclosed fee.

[35] He contributed to Red Star's 2018-19 UEFA Champions League campaign, as the team qualified to the group stage for the first time after 27 years.

[37] On 9 February 2021, Boakye signed a short-term contract with Polish football club Górnik Zabrze until the end of the 2020–21 season on a free transfer with an option to extend.

Boakye received an international call-up by the Ghana national team for the friendly match against China at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on 15 August 2012.

Whilst on loan playing for Elche in the La Liga in 2013, Boakye revealed that he is Real Madrid fan even though when he was growing up everyone in his family supported Manchester United and Barcelona.