Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Ghanian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Accra, Ghana |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Asamoah Gyan
21/09/2026
Asamoah Gyan was reported to have taken on a new role in Ghana’s Black Stars setup as Clubs and Player Relations Manager. The appointment focuses on player welfare and maintaining strong relations between the national team and club sides.
14/09/2026
Gyan supported Ghana’s Black Princesses after their elimination from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. He encouraged the players to use the disappointment as motivation to improve and return stronger.
04/08/2026
Asamoah Gyan announced the death of his father, George Gyan Baffour Mensah, who died in Accra on 29 June 2026 after a short illness. The family also shared plans for the one-week observation held in Accra later in August.
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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) | ||||
| Retirement Date | 20/06/2023 | ||||
| Coaching Licence | UEFA Licence B (completed November 2022) |
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. |
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