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Odada has embarked on a new chapter in Romania, aiming to revive his career and inspire Harambee Stars supporters worldwide.
Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada has opened a new chapter in his football career by sealing a move to Romanian top-flight side UTA Arad.
The 24-year-old defensive midfielder, who stands at an imposing 1.90 meters, has signed a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season, with an option for a further year.
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The move comes after a quiet period in Scotland, where Odada was contracted to Dundee United but found limited opportunities to showcase his skills.
His last competitive appearance came during his loan stint with OFK Beograd in Serbia, where he played his final match on May 25, 2024, against Novi Pazar in the Serbian SuperLiga.
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Odada’s journey has been one of perseverance and adaptability, with the Kenyan international carving out a career across multiple continents.
“UTA has confirmed the signing of defensive midfielder Richard Odada (24), a Kenyan international. The contract runs until the end of the season, with the club holding an option to extend it for another year. Born in Nairobi, Odada stands at 1.90m and has played for notable clubs in Europe and America: Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Philadelphia Union (USA), AaB Aalborg (Denmark), and Dundee United (Scotland). At national team level, he has earned 25 caps for Kenya in the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers,” the club said in a statement.
A Career Built on Persistence
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After leaving AFC Leopards in 2019, Odada joined Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade, a move that marked his first step into European football.
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He later gained valuable experience at Grafičar Beograd and Metalac Gornji Milanovac, sharpening his defensive and playmaking skills. His steady development eventually earned him a move to Major League Soccer in 2022, when he joined Philadelphia Union.
His time in MLS offered a new environment and style of play, but Odada continued to seek consistent minutes. Loan stints in Denmark with AaB Aalborg and later a transfer to Dundee United in 2024 followed, proving his willingness to embrace challenges and adapt to different footballing cultures.
Key Role for Harambee Stars
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At the international level, Odada remains a crucial cog for Kenya’s Harambee Stars.
Since making his debut against Uganda in 2021, he has earned 25 caps and has been instrumental in midfield during the World Cup and AFCON qualifiers. His most recent appearance came during Kenya’s 3-1 loss to Gambia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where he once again showcased his composure and ability to dictate play from deep.
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Odada’s arrival at UTA Arad gives the Romanian side a player with not only physical presence but also tactical intelligence and international experience.
The club hopes his arrival will add steel and creativity to their midfield as they push to climb the Liga I table.