Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Ajani Fortune was born December 30, 2002, in Marietta, Georgia. He is a midfielder in the MLS.

On 11 July 2020, at just 17 years-old, Fortune made his professional debut for Atlanta United 2, the USL Championship affiliate of Atlanta United. That same season, Fortune scored his first professional goal against Miami FC with a right-footed strike from outside the box. On 27 August 2021, Fortune signed a professional contract with Atlanta United 2. After a series of impressive performances for Atlanta United 2, Atlanta United rewarded Fortune with a first-team contract at the club, becoming only the 14th player in franchise history to transition from the academy to the first-team. Fortune was then named by head coach, former West Ham United midfielder, Jack Collison as team captain for Atlanta United 2 for the remainder of the 2022 USL season. Fortune made his Major League Soccer debut against Charlotte FC on March 11, 2023 becoming the youngest Trinidad and Tobago national team player to do so. On June 10, 2023, Fortune made his first career start for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer against D.C. United.