Gideon Kodua

Gideon Mensah Kodua (born 2 October 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for West Ham United. Kodua has Ghanaian heritage.

Career
Born in Newham in London, Kodua joined the West Ham United academy in 2017, having been scouted playing for the Newham District side. He signed his first professional contract with the club in December 2022.

Kodua was captain of the West Ham team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup by defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023, scoring the third goal on the day.

Playing for West Ham's under-21's during the first half of the 2023–24 season, he scored seven goals in 17 appearances across all competitions including a goal against Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Trophy on 9 January 2024. On 12 January 2024, he joined Wycombe Wanderers on a six-month loan. Kodua made his debut for Wycombe on 23 January, coming on in second-half added time for Kieran Sadlier in a 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.

Honours
West Ham United U18
 * FA Youth Cup: 2022–23
 * U18 Premier League South: 2023