Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu


Brendan Nana Akwasi Sarpong Wiredu is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Plymouth Argyle.

Career

Charlton Athletic

Wiredu, who can play as a midfielder, full-back or wing-back, made his debut for Charlton Athletic on 14 August 2018, coming on as a substitute for Albie Morgan in a 3–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Milton Keynes Dons. On 1 May 2019, his contract was extended until 2021.
On 8 February 2019, he joined Bromley on loan until 9 March. His loan was later extended until the end of the season.
Wiredu then joined Colchester United on loan until January 2020. He returned to Charlton on 3 January 2020.

Colchester United

On 1 February 2021, Wiredu joined Colchester United on a permanent basis having previously spent time on loan with the club. He scored his first professional goal in Colchester's 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers on 23 March 2021.
On 5 July 2021, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

Fleetwood Town

On 21 June 2022, Wiredu joined Fleetwood Town on a three-year deal.

Plymouth Argyle

On 4 July 2025, Wiredu joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-year deal.
On 2 August 2025, Wiredu made his league debut for Argyle, scoring an own goal in a 1–3 loss to Barnsley. On 12 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Home Park in the first round of the EFL Cup.

Personal life

Born in London, Wiredu is of Ghanaian descent. He attended St Saviours primary school in Poplar and Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate Secondary School in Shadwell.