Michael Boamah

Michael Boamah (born 16 April 2003) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for HJK.

Early career
Boamah played in the youth sector of Imatran Palloseura (IPS) in Imatra, Finland. He joined the HJK Helsinki youth academy in 2019.

Club career
On 18 September 2020, Boamah signed his first professional contract with HJK on a two-year deal. He started his senior career in 2021, when he was loaned out to Vantaan Jalkapalloseura (VJS) in the third-tier Kakkonen. Since the start of 2022, he played with HJK's reserve team Klubi 04. On 9 December 2022, his contract was extended until the end of 2024 with a one-year option.

Boamah debuted for HJK first team in the 2023 Finnish Cup. On 22 May 2024, he made his Veikkausliiga debut in a match against Gnistan. On 1 July 2024, Boamah extended his contract with HJK until the end of 2026, with an option for 2027.

International career
Boaham has played two friendly games for Finland U16 national team against Sweden in August 2018.

Personal life
He was raised in New York, United States, until aged 10, when his family relocated to Finland. He holds a dual Finnish-American citizenship.