Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Ghanian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Accra, Ghana |
Latest News about Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan reflected on his World Cup legacy, where he holds the record as Africa's all-time top scorer with six goals across four tournaments (2006-2014). He expressed pride in his achievement but also challenged the current generation of Black Stars players to surpass his milestone, viewing records as benchmarks meant to be broken.
Asamoah Gyan revealed that he always felt immense pressure to score for Ghana, driven by the expectations of the fans. He stated that he would feel like 'the worst player' if he didn't score in a game, highlighting his dedication to delivering for the supporters throughout his career.
Asamoah Gyan described his move to the Premier League as a dream come true, fulfilling a long-held ambition. Following his standout performance at the 2010 World Cup, he transferred to Sunderland from Stade Rennais for a club-record fee and scored on his debut, making an immediate impact.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Baby Jet |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Seven Great Princess Academy, Dansoman (completed in 1999), Accra Academy (1999 -2002) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity | ||||
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian | ||||
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| Piercing(s) | In both ears |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 31/08/2013 |
Family
| Father | Baffour Gyan Mensah (businessman) | ||||
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| Mother | Cecilia Amoako (headmistress, died on 6 November 2012) | ||||
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| Spouse | Gifty Sandra Dzamesi (divorced 31/10/2023) | ||||
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Career
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| Position | Striker | ||||
| International Goals | 51 goals in 109 appearances | ||||
| World Cup Appearances | Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014 | ||||
| World Cup Goals | 6 goals (Africa's all-time top scorer in World Cup history) |
Favourites
| Coach/Manager | Claude Le Roy |
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| Food | Tuo Zaafi (TZ) |
| Singer | Hannah Marfo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Asamoah Gyan began his football career in 2003 with Liberty Professionals. | |
| 2. He scored the fastest goal in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, achieving it in just 68 seconds. | |
| 3. Gyan has showcased his musical talent in hiplife and dancehall music genres. | |
| 4. He founded the boxing company Baby Jet Promotions. | |
| 5. In May 2019, Gyan retired from international football but later came back. | |
| 6. The football star released an autobiography named 'LeGyanDary: The Autobiography of Asamoah Gyan.' | |
| 7. In November 2022, he completed the UEFA Licence B coaching course. | |
| 8. Gyan officially retired from football on 20 June 2023. |