Richard Odada, who hails from Kenya and was born on November 25, 2000, is a midfielder by profession. Of note is his tenure at Dundee United, where he is primarily deployed as a central defensive midfielder. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing 12st 12lb (82kg), his presence on the pitch is hardly inconspicuous. In recognition of his key role in the team, he could be identified through the number 12 jersey that he was accorded.
The importance of Odada to Dundee United and his stock in the broader football realm could be gleaned from his current market value, which stands at around £250K according to Transfermarkt. However, with his contract set to expire on 30 June 2025, his future may lie elsewhere
Odada's journey to Dundee United features stints in Serbia, USA, and Denmark. He initially joined Red Star in Serbia's SuperLiga in January 2019. Further movements saw him switch from Red Star to Metalac Gornji Milanovac in the First League in Serbia on a temporary loan basis in July 2021 and subsequently, in September 2022, he found himself in the USA, playing for Philadelphia Union in the MLS for an undisclosed fee. Another loan spell followed, this time at Aalborg BK in Denmark's Superliga in August 2023.
Odada's debut season at Aalborg BK in 2023 - 2024 was certainly noteworthy. The midfielder made 21 first team appearances and found the back of the net on four occasions in league matches.
The Kenyan then transferred from Philadelphia Union to Dundee United in Scotland in July 2024. Competing in the Scottish Premiership for the 2024 - 2025 season, Odada has so far accumulated 13 first team appearances.
