Gershon Henry

Gershon Henry

Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-06-07) 7 June 2006 (age 17)
Place of birth	Ghana
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Saint Louis Billikens
Youth career
2021–2024	Real Salt Lake
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Saint Louis Billikens	0	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	Real Monarchs	9	(1)
International career‡
	United States U15
2022	United States U17	2	(0)
2023	Finland U17	3	(0)
2023–	Finland U18	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2024

Gershon Henry (born 7 June 2006) is a Finnish professional football player who plays as a centre back for Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the Finland under-18 national team. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Career

Henry made his senior debut with Real Monarchs in MLS Next Pro in 2022.

In July 2023, Henry was one of the three Real Salt Lake academy players to trial with Danish club Brøndby IF. ^{[6] [7]}

Henry committed to Saint Louis University, starting in 2024, and joined Saint Louis Billikens team. ^[8]

International career

Henry has represented USA at under-15 and under-17 youth levels before switching his allegiance to Finland. ^{[9] [10]} On 31 October 2023, he was called up to Finland under-18 national team for two friendly matches against Austria. ^{[11] [12]}

Personal life

Henry was born in Ghana, and was subsequently adopted by his Finnish mother and American father. He is eligible to represent Finland, Ghana, and United States. ^[13]

References

1. G.Henry player profile NCSAsports
2. G.Henry player profile RSL
3. Brøndby får tre Real Salt Lake-talenter til prøvetræning, bold.dk, 18 July 2023
4. Brøndby sender invitation til tre spillere, tipsbladet.dk, 18 July 2023
5. Real Salt Lake Academy Defender Named To Inaugural MLS Next Pro All-Star Game, kslsports.com, 27 July 2022
6. Brøndby får tre Real Salt Lake-talenter til prøvetræning, bold.dk, 18 July 2023
7. Brøndby sender invitation til tre spillere, tipsbladet.dk, 18 July 2023
8. 5 RSL Academy Players Sign National Letters Of Intent, rsl.com, 9 November 2023
9. Two Real Salt Lake Academy Team Members Named To Finland U-17 National Team, Real Salt Lake, 11 January 2023
10. U17-pojat päihitti Belgian toistamiseen, Finnish FA
11. U18-pojat nimetty Itävalta-otteluihin – Veikkausliigakokemusta mukana, Veikkausliiga, 31 October 2023
12. U18-pojat ja Itävalta iskevät yhteen keskiviikkona, Finnish FA, 14 November 2023
13. Finnish Youth National Team Call-Up Excites RSL Academy Duo, Real Salt Lake, 1 March 2023

External links

• Gershon Henry at Soccerway
• Gershon Henry at WorldFootball.net