The saga of the illustrious Karamoko Dembele, an English born forward, born on the 22nd of February, 2003 and now 22 years old, is certainly remarkable if not entirely noteworthy. Having clambered his way up to play as a right winger for Queens Park Rangers, this dainty chap is a mere 5ft 3in (1.61m) tall and weighs in at a pretty average 10st 3lb (65kg). He happens to wear the number 7 jersey and if you listen to the fans murmur, it's the number he prefers.
In the balmy summer of 2017, Dembele started his majestic quest into the realm of Premiership football in Scotland. He joined Celtic as a trainee - the weight of expectations sitting as comfortably on him as the iconic green and white hoops.
During his debut run in 2018 - 2019, Dembele made exactly one - yes, one - first team appearance in league matches. The following season he must've decided he was happy with his previous performance and replicated it by making only a single appearance again in league matches. The gradually progressing 2020 – 2021 season saw him make a whopping five first team appearances, and he managed to squeeze in an awe-inspiring one goal before taking another breather in the 2021 - 2022 season with just one first team appearance.
After treading the cold, dread inducing waters of Premiership football in Scotland for Celtic, Dembele was shuffled off to Brest in the Ligue 1 in France in July 2022. His spell at Brest proved a little more lively, making 15 appearances in league matches for the 2022 - 2023 season. However, perhaps wanting to pay tribute to his days at Celtic, he only managed one appearance the following season.
His little Eurotrip was then put on pause as he joined Blackpool in the League One in England on loan in August 2023.
In June 2024, Dembele returned to Brest on completion of his loan, gracing the French turf in a further 15 appearances in league matches before, once again, honouring his Celtic record with just one appearance the following season.
However, unable to resist the allure of gloomy England, Dembele was offloaded once more in August 2024, this time to Queens Park Rangers, on loan. He brightened up the 2024 - 2025 season with 23 first team appearances and even managed to charm the back of the net thrice.
Dembele also chose to grace the League Cup 2024 – 2025 with two substitute appearances. Though the frequency of appearances was a slight step-up, he still kept it familiar and comfortable, bless his cotton socks.
