Kofi Balmer
Motherwell

Kofi Balmer

Kofi Balmer of Motherwell was born in Newtownabbey, N. Ireland on 19 September 2000 (age 24).

Kofi Balmer, born on the 19th of September 2000 in Northern Ireland, is a committed defender currently known for his central defensive role at Motherwell. Standing tall at 6 ft 2 in (1.89m) and weighing 12st 12lb (82kg), Balmer is a commanding presence on the pitch. He adorns the number 5 jersey and has offered his defensive skills to the Northern Ireland national team.

According to Transfermarkt, Balmer's current market value stands modestly around £170k. His professional bond with Motherwell continues to hold, with his contract set to expire on the 30th June 2026, leaving 1 year and 5 months on his current tenure.

The early days of Balmer's career saw him joining Ballymena United in the Premiership in Northern Ireland as a trainee in July 2016. He made his first team appearance in the 2016 - 2017 season, even managing a goal in his debut match. Successive season saw a gradual increase in his appearances, with Balmer making 11 first-team appearances in the 2017 - 2018 season at Ballymena United.

Come July 2021, Balmer transferred from Ballymena United to Larne, another Premiership club in Northern Ireland. This was followed by another shift, this time to Crystal Palace in the Premier League in England in August 2022. The official fee remains undisclosed to this day.

Following his stint in Crystal Palace, Balmer spent some time in Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon in League Two in England on loan. His professional journey finally brought him to Scotland in July 2024 when he transferred to Motherwell from Crystal Palace. During the 2024 - 2025 season at Motherwell, Balmer has already made 13 first-team appearances in league matches, making his impact felt in his new team.

Besides league matches, Balmer has also participated in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Motherwell and the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025. He has scored a goal in the former, with two starts and one appearance as a substitute. In the Scottish Cup, he has one start to his name.

As Balmer's journey continues, his performances at Motherwell will be the chapters that define his legacy in the coming seasons.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 2 February 2025. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Kofi Balmer
CD
1.89m (6ft 2in)
Height
5
Squad Number
82kg (12st 12lb)
Weight
19 September 2000 (age 24)
Date of Birth
Newtownabbey
Birthplace
N. Ireland
Country of Birth
Motherwell
Team
Northern Ireland
National Team
£166k (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2026 (1y 5m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Premiership 2024 - 2025
Games
14
Starting
13
Substitute
1
Unused
12
Utilisation
54%
Goals
-
Yellows
3
Reds
-
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
League Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
2
Substitute
1
Unused
4
Utilisation
43%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
14
Goals
-
Team
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
N. Ireland
Games
11
Goals
-
Team
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
N. Ireland
Games
1
Goals
1

Transfers

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 July 2024
From
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Type
Free Transfer
Team
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
31 January 2024
From
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Type
Loan
Team
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
16 January 2024
From
Port Vale
Port Vale
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Port Vale
Port Vale
15 July 2023
From
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Type
Loan
Team
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
11 August 2022
From
Larne
Larne
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Larne
Larne
1 July 2021
From
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
1 July 2016
Type
Trainee

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