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Asamoah Gyan ( ASS-ə-MOH-ə JAHN; born 22 November, 1985) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is a former captain of the Ghana national team. Gyan began his career in 2003 with Ghana Premier League club Liberty Professionals, scoring ten goals in sixteen matches. He then spent three seasons with Serie. A club Udinese via two seasons loan at Modena, netting on fifteen occasions in 53 league matches and at Udinese where he scored 11 times in 39 league matches. In 2008, Gyan joined Ligue 1 club Rennes, netting fourteen times in forty-eight league matches during two seasons. In 2010, Gyan joined then Premier League club Sunderland, breaking the club's transfer record and netting on ten occasions in thirty-four Premier League matches during two seasons. In 2011, Gyan joined Al Ain of the UAE Pro League on loan and became the league's top goalscorer, scoring 22 times in 18 matches. In the following season, Gyan permanently joined Al Ain and helped them retain the Pro League title, once again, finishing as the league's top goalscorer with an impressive 31 goals in 22 matches. In the 2013–14 league season, Gyan finished top scorer for a record third time, with 29 goals in 26 matches. Gyan is the all-time leading goalscorer of the Ghana national team, with 51 goals. He represented Ghana at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. With six goals, he is the top African goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. Gyan also represented Ghana at the 2004 Summer Olympics and in seven Africa Cup of Nations (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019), helping them finish in third place in 2008 and as runners-up in 2010 and 2015. He launched his memoir, titled "LeGYANdry" at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. On 20 June 2023, Gyan announced his retirement from active football.
Career
- 1985Born
- 2003Joined Liberty Professionals F.C.
- 2003Joined Udinese Calcio
- 2003Joined Ghana men's national football team
- 2004Joined Modena F.C.
- 2004Joined Ghana national under-23 football team
- 2008Joined Stade Rennais F.C.
- 2010Joined Sunderland A.F.C.
- 2011Joined Al Ain FC
- 2012Joined Al Ain FC
- 2015Joined Shanghai Port F.C.
- 2016Joined Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club
- 2017Joined Kayserispor
- 2019Joined NorthEast United FC
- 2020Joined Legon Cities FC
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Accra
- •Citizenship: Ghana
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
2026 World Cup: It was a performance below average - Asamoah Gyan slams Black Stars’ display after World Cup Exit to Colombia
World Cup 2026: Asamoah Gyan tears into the Black Stars after Ghana's elimination -
Antoine Semenyo: Ghana's World Cup success depends on Man City star, says former Black Star Asamoah Gyan
Lionel Messi surpasses Asamoah Gyan's unwanted World Cup record after penalty miss
‘My inspiration is Asamoah Gyan’ - Inaki Williams on his motivation ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener - 3News
2026 World Cup: Asamoah Gyan unsure Black Stars will repeat 2010 quarter-final feat
“Natural talent” — Asamoah Gyan hails Caleb Yirenkyi ahead of the 2026 World Cup - 3News
World Cup What Ifs - What if Asamoah Gyan had scored his penalty against Uruguay at World Cup 2010?
From Ghana's Asamoah Gyan to Colombia's James Rodriguez - Remembering the World Cup's most memorable one
Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointment
Asamoah Gyan reveals battle with depression at unveiling as Ghana Football Ambassador
‘People still abuse me for my penalty miss against Uruguay, but I don’t hate Luis Suarez for his handball. I’d have done the same thing’ Asamoah Gyan reflects on Ghana’s chaotic World Cup 2010 exit
Asamoah Gyan on Ghana’s World Cup Hopes, PUMA’s Bold New Kits, and Why He’s “Jealous” of the Gold Jersey
Asamoah Gyan's true feelings on Luis Suarez's World Cup 'cheat code' speak volumes
The Legend of Asamoah Gyan Inspires New Generation as Ghana Books World Cup Ticket
'I was one of the highest paid footballers in the world – then I was left with just £597'
Asamoah Gyan won’t take penalties because his deceased mother told him not to
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