Football sensation, Asamoah Gyan has officially announced his retirement from football.
“It is time to hang the jersey and boots in glory as I retire officially from active football.’’ Gyan said in a statement on his Twitter page.
“Will never leave my love “ ❤️⚽️ @ghanafaofficial @CAF_Online @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @AnimSammy @PrinxRandy pic.twitter.com/IX05ZTywlw
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 20, 2023
The prolific striker holds the record as Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, having found the net 51 times in 109 appearances for the national team.
His club career commenced in 2003 with Ghana’s premier team, Liberty Professionals. He subsequently ventured to Europe, where he showcased his skills in prominent leagues such as Italy’s Serie A with Udinese, France’s Ligue 1 with Rennes, and England’s Premier League with Sunderland, where he broke the club’s transfer record.
An interlude in the United Arab Emirates saw him don the jersey of Al Ain, contributing to the team’s triumph in securing the UAE Pro-League title while claiming the accolade of the league’s top scorer with an impressive tally of 28 goals in 32 matches. He also made appearances for Shanghai SIPG, Kayserispor, and North East United.
On the international stage, he was a prominent figure for Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, representing them in three FIFA World Cups held in 2006, 2010, and 2014. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being Africa’s leading goal-scorer in World Cup history, having found the back of the net six times in total.
Additionally, he graced the field in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, contributing to Ghana’s third-place finish in 2008 and their runner-up positions in 2010 and 2015.
In the twilight of his football career, Gyan returned to his homeland, Ghana, and played for Legon Cities FC. He also shared his remarkable journey and life experiences in a memoir titled “LeGYANdry.”