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2026 World Cup: Gerald Asamoah names Spain and France as favourites to win tournament
Gerald Asamoah
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Gerald Asamoah (German pronunciation: [ˈgeːʁalt ʔazaˈmoːa]; born 3 October 1978) is a German football executive and former professional player who works as the first-team manager of Schalke 04. During his playing career, Asamoah played as a forward, and he was mainly known for his pace, his physical strength and his hard-working approach. He has bonded the most part of his career to Schalke, where he has been widely appreciated not only for his accomplishments as a player, but also for his relaxed and positive attitude and his role as a community leader off the pitch. Asamoah kept working in Gelsenkirchen after his retirement, too, as he was offered several administrative and managerial roles throughout the years.
Career
- 1978Born
- 1996Joined Hannover 96
- 1999Joined Schalke 04
- 2001Joined Germany men's national association football team
- 2001Joined Germany national football Α2 team
- 2010Joined FC St. Pauli
- 2012Joined SpVgg Greuther Fürth
- 2013Joined FC Schalke 04 II
- 2013Joined Schalke 04
- Won Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
- Won Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Mampong
- •Citizenship: Germany
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
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A matter close to his heart: former Hannover 96 professional Gerald Asamoah honoured with the Federal Cross of Merit
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Gerald Asamoah: the man who broke down barriers in Germany and won the hearts of a nation
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