Asamoah Gyan

Ghana · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2013

Strong, quick-running Ghana striker who starred at World Cups

Nicknames Baby Jet

72.0OVR#1049 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed74.8
  • Shooting75.0
  • Passing61.1
  • Ball Control73.3
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ69.0
  • Defending Skill33.2
  • Physical78.3
  • Mental77.7
  • Career65.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing84
  2. Shot Power84
  3. Attacking Positioning84
  4. Strength84
  5. Determination84
  6. Heading82
  7. Runs in Behind82
  8. Aerial Duels82
  9. Big-Game Temperament82
  10. Leadership82

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.8

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed70
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run76
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 75.0

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys80
  • Curve64
  • Penalties76
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 61.1

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 73.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation81
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 69.0

  • Decision Making72
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 33.2

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 78.3

  • Strength84
  • Stamina78
  • Agility74
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play80
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression78

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration72
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 65.4

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements48
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty45

Profile

Born
22 November 1985
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2003–2023
Prime
2009-2013

Club career

  • 2003–2003 Liberty Professionals
  • 2003–2008 Udinese
  • 2004–2006 Modena (loan)
  • 2008–2010 Rennes
  • 2010–2012 Sunderland
  • 2011–2012 Al Ain (loan)
  • 2012–2015 Al Ain
  • 2015–2017 Shanghai Port
  • 2016–2017 Al Ahli (loan)
  • 2017–2019 Kayserispor
  • 2019–2020 NorthEast United
  • 2021–2022 Legon Cities

Honours

League title · UAE Pro League Al Ain 3

2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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