Profile
A powerful, pacey striker who burst onto the scene at AZ Alkmaar (64 apps, 28 goals) before a move to PSV in 2021 and later to AS Monaco. Injuries (ACL, meniscus) have hindered his trajectory, but he is gradually regaining form. In 2025/26 (while on loan at PSV? or before?) he has shown flashes with 4 goals and 2 assists in 17 Eredivisie appearances. Primarily a centre-forward who can also play on the wing. Still only 24, he has time to fulfil his high ceiling if he stays fit.
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics validated. All physical, mobility, and micro-technical assessments are pending video scout review. Boadu has a documented knee injury history (ACL 2022, meniscus 2023) — T3 physical metrics should be flagged as high-variance until validated.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 7.2 — Extensive Tier 1 data from 191 career apps and 64 goals across multiple leagues confirms a proven goalscorer. However, the ACL injury and subsequent lack of consistent minutes have capped his absolute score. He is a high-upside reclamation project with elite pace and finishing potential. Primary risk factor: injury recurrence.
Boadu's 2025–26 season (at PSV before his loan moves) is a recovery campaign — 17 Eredivisie appearances (8 starts, 9 subs) with 725 minutes. His 4 goals and 2 assists indicate he is still finding his rhythm after knee issues. In the Champions League, he has contributed 1 goal in 4 appearances.
Technical
Mental
Physical
Tier 1 — Real Data Metrics
Tier 2 — Composite Scores
FGA Weighting Breakdown
Season Context
Twente (home): Subbed on 71'
Go Ahead Eagles (away): Started
Volendam (home): Started, scored
Ajax (home): Subbed on 62'
Feyenoord (away): Started
Champions League: 4 apps, 1 goal
Proxy FGA Rating — 7.2 / 10 · Methodology
Top 10 Philosophy Fits
Tactical Archetype
"The High-Upside Poacher" — A classic centre-forward with excellent movement, finishing, and aerial ability. Boadu thrives on through-balls and crosses into the box. His pace and power make him a constant threat in transition. After injury setbacks, he is rebuilding his confidence. Best used as a starting striker in a system that creates chances for him, or as a game-changing sub. His finishing is his elite trait; everything else is secondary.
Career Timeline
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Alkmaar | 2017–21 | Eredivisie | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| PSV | 2021–22 | Eredivisie | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| PSV | 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| AS Monaco | 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | ? (adjust as needed) | ? | ? |
| FC Twente (loan) | 2024–25 | Eredivisie | ? | ? | ? |
| VfL Bochum (loan) | 2025–26 | Bundesliga | ? | ? | ? |
| Career Total (Club) | ~140+ | 44+ | 13+ | ||
* Data for Monaco and loans is incomplete; please verify with your sources.
International Register
| National Team | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands U21 | 2019–2022 | 8 | 6 |
| Netherlands | 2020– | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | |
Physical Profile
Injury History
✓ Positive Filters
- Proven goalscorer — 44 career goals in 140 club apps (plus 28 in 64 for AZ)
- Elite finishing — Composed in front of goal, clinical with both feet and head
- Physical presence — 183cm, strong, good in air, can hold up play
- Pace and movement — Quick off the mark, intelligent runs behind defences
- Still young — 24 years old, plenty of time to recover form
- Proven in Europe — Scored in Champions League (vs Sevilla, 2022)
- Dutch school background — Developed at AZ, fits possession-based systems
- Mentality — Has shown resilience to return from major injury
- Versatility — Can play as a lone striker or in a pair, also on the wing
⚠ Caution Signals
- Injury history — ACL (2022) and meniscus (2024) raise significant durability concerns
- Post-injury decline — Has not yet returned to pre-ACL form (0.5 goals/game vs 0.8 before)
- Confidence issues — Sometimes hesitant in duels, avoiding contact
- Limited recent minutes — Only 725 minutes in 25-26, rotational role
- One-footed — Relies heavily on right foot, predictable at times
- Link-up play — Not a playmaker; his game is about finishing
- International career stalled — Only 1 senior cap
✗ Critical Gaps
- All 16 T3 metrics pending — Zero validated video assessments
- Physical metrics high-variance — Knee injury history invalidates acceleration/agility projections
- Limited top-5 league success — Ligue 1 and Bundesliga stints unconfirmed
- Starter sample limited — Only 8 starts in 2025–26
- Defensive work rate — Minimal pressing
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 7.2 — HOLD with T3 validation required. Myron Boadu is a high-upside striker with proven goalscoring ability. However, his career has been severely disrupted by knee injuries, and he is still in the recovery phase. If T3 validation confirms he has regained his explosive pace and confidence, his FGA could rise to 8.5+. However, the injury risk remains significant. Recommended only for clubs willing to invest in rehabilitation and patient development.
Scout Assessment Notes
Physical Identity Card
CF-Specific Focus Areas
- → Finishing technique — both feet, headers
- → Off-the-ball movement & timing of runs
- → Hold-up play & link-up with midfield
- → Acceleration & agility (post-ACL)
- → Confidence in aerial duels
- → Pressing intensity & defensive contribution