David Datro Fofana - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Chelsea news: David Datro Fofana leaves 'bomb squad' for Turkey The 22-year-old striker leaves just Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi in Chelsea's so-called 'bomb squad' after moving on loan to Turkey.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Recalled from loan Fofana has been recalled from his loan with Goztepe and has returned to Chelsea, according to his club.

Impact Fofana has returned to Chelsea after a spell in Turkey, ending his loan early. It is most likely due to the forward not expected to play until sometime in March or April, as he received meniscus surgery in December. He is unlikely to see much first-team time once fit, likely being more of a reserve role after his loan to begin the season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Burnley Fofana returned to Chelsea following the conclusion of his loan with Burnley.

Impact Fofana played a decent role with Burnley, scoring four times and assisting once in 15 appearances (10 starts) during the back half of the season. The forward will likely be loaned out once more with a major logjam of attackers in the Chelsea system.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive loan spell at Burnley Fofana scored four goals and recorded one assist in 15 appearances (10 starts) this past season.

Impact Fofana was loaned to Burnley in January after spending the first half of the season with Union Berlin. He immediately made an impact, recording three goal contributions in his first two appearances, both of which were off the bench. He then scored in back-to-back matches at West Ham and versus Brentford in March before falling out of favor at the end of the season, making just one start across the club's last five matches. The 21-year-old is back at Chelsea now, although another loan move next season is very possible.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer loan locked Fofana is eligible for Tuesday's match against Wolves after being loan-locked against Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Fofana can play once again, as he is back in the selection after sitting out due to playing his parent club on Saturday. The forward should now see the starting XI again versus Wolves, as he is Burnley's current best option at striker, with him bagging goals in back-to-back matches before having to sit out against Chelsea.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against Chelsea Fofana bagged a goal in back-to-back matches in the win against Brentford but will be ineligible for the trip to Chelsea, his parent club.

Impact Fofana has started the last six matches, going close to a full 90 in each of them, proving to be the team's best striker despite joining on loan in January. After not getting much run at Union Berlin, he already has four goals and an assist in eight appearances with Burnley. Lyle Foster returned from injury before the break and could be ready to start against Chelsea, but there is a chance Foster and Fofana will start together when the latter is eligible again.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana doubles Burnley's lead over Brentford | Premier League

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Opens scoring in draw Fofana scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against West Ham United.

Impact Fofana got the scoring started early with a shot from outside the box in the 11th minute of play. It marked his first scoring effort within a stretch of five consecutive starts, and it marks his third goal in seven appearances since joining Burley this season.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana's screamer puts Burnley 1-0 in front of West Ham | Premier League

MARCH 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Brace on home debut Fofana came off the bench to score twice from two shots in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Fulham.

Impact Fofana was playing only his second Burnley game and followed up on his assist against Man City in midweek with a brace, earning his new club an invaluable point in their quest for Premier League survival. While he was lucky to see his second find the net, he has had an instant impact and manager Vincent Kompany must be thinking of putting him in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Liverpool.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana's brace makes it 2-2 for Burnley v. Fulham | Premier League

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Fofana marks home debut with two goals for Burnley in 2-2 draw with Fulham

Substitute David Datro Fofana has marked his home debut with two goals as his stoppage-time equalizer earned Burnley a Premier League point in a 2-2 draw against Fulham

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

David Datro Fofana pulls one back for Burnley against Fulham | Premier League

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Assist in loss Fofana assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Fofana was only on the pitch for 31 minutes Wednesday but still made a decent contribution in the match, finding Ameen Al-Dakhil in the 93rd minute for the club's only goal of the contest. This was Fofana's first match with his new club since transferring from Union Berlin, and he could not have asked for much more in his debut. He has now gained a goal contribution in his previous two matches played after scoring in his last game with Union Berlin and will hope to carry that momentum forward into their next contest.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley signs David Datro Fofana on loan. Chelsea forward spent half-season at Union Berlin

Burnley has signed David Datro Fofana on loan until the end of the season after the Chelsea forward spent the first half of the campaign with Union Berlin

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs on loan with Burnley Fofana has joined Burnley on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season.

Impact Fofana makes the switch to Burnley for the rest of the season after spending the first part of the campaign with Union Berlin. The forward scored two goals in 16 appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League with Union and will look to compete for a starting role with Burnley.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from loan Fofana has been recalled from his loan from Union Berlin and will make a return to Chelsea.

Impact Fofana has done a decent job with Union Berlin during the first half of the season. In all competitions, the forward made 10 starts in 16 appearances, recording two goals on 34 shots (17 on target) and 13 crosses (three accurate). He will return to Chelsea as his future within the club will be determined in the next few weeks.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla working on deal to sign Chelsea's David Datro Fofana on loan Sevilla are working on a deal to take Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana on loan for the rest of the season. Fofana, 21, is currently at Union Ber...

JANUARY 5, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores against Freiburg Fofana scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Fofana notched the second goal of the match Wednesday, finding the back of the net in the 78th minute after only 32 minutes of play. This was only the forward's second goal of the season, with his last coming in the UCL on Nov. 8. He will hope to return to the starting XI soon after recovering from an undisclosed injury, starting a string of four matches before encountering the injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Fofana (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match versus FC Koln.

Impact Fofana could make his first appearances in a Bundesliga match since Nov 25, having missed some time with an undisclosed injury. In the league, the forward has started eight of the 11 games played, failing to score a goal yet on 24 shots (11 on target) so far.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Fofana -- who missed the last two Bundesliga matches with an undisclosed injury -- is back in training and could be in contention against Koln on Wednesday.

Impact Fofana has been linked to a January return to parent club Chelsea, so this could be the last Bundesliga match for the forward this season. Prior to suffering his undisclosed injury, Fofana had started four of his last five contests in which he registered one goal on nine shots (six on target), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer at Napoli David Fofana scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact David Fofana scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute to help Union Berlin earn the road draw. That was his first goal in the season. The forward also led his side in chances created during the match to complete his good offensive outing.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin ends 12-match losing streak with 1-1 draw at Napoli in Champions League

Union Berlin’s incredible losing streak ended in an unlikely place as it rescued a 1-1 draw at Serie A champion Napoli in the Champions Leag...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Union Berlin ends 12-match losing streak with 1-1 draw at Napoli in Champions League

Logs in three shots David Fofana registered three shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Fofana is still struggling to find his first goal of the season, starting eight of the 12 matches played while totaling 11 shots (four on target). He could be downgraded to the bench for Kevin Behrens if the forward cannot get out of his scoreless drought.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available after suspension Fofana is cleared to play again after serving a one-match suspension handed down by his club.

Impact Fofana will be back in the squad for this week's contests after serving a one-match ban he received for not shaking his manager's hand after being substituted off the field. The forward has started in half of Berlin's matches this season, so you would expect him to be a decent shout for a start in his return, but he will most likely only be an option off the bench, as he has probably fallen out of favor with manager Urs Fischer.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Fofana marks home debut with two goals for Burnley in 2-2 draw with Fulham

Burnley signs David Datro Fofana on loan. Chelsea forward spent half-season at Union Berlin

Union Berlin ends 12-match losing streak with 1-1 draw at Napoli in Champions League