Richard Odada, born 25 November 2000 in Kenya, is a Kenyan footballer who has made a name for himself as a central defensive midfielder. His current club is Dundee United, where he utilises his notable physique, standing at an impressive 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing 12st 12lb (82kg) to control central play. Odada, at only 24-years-of-age, dons the number 12 jersey for the team.
Following recent valuations, Odada's market value stands at approximately £255k, a figure cited by the reputable Transfermarkt. Under Dundee United, he remains under contract for a further 1 year and 7 months, expected to conclude on 30 June 2026.
Tracing Odada's career arc, one notes that it was at Aalborg BK in Denmark where he first made an impact; in his debut season of 2023-2024, Odada appeared 21 times for the first team, notching up four goals. A successful stint in Denmark saw him move to Dundee United in Scotland for the 2024-2025 season. Despite still being early into the season, Odada has already been utilised in eight first team appearances for Dundee United.
