James Frempong

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James Frempong
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-01-11) 11 January 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Sweden
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2005–2009 Örebro SK Ungdom 5 (1)
2007–2009 Örebro SK 5 (0)
2008Brommapojkarna (loan) 16 (2)
2010–2011 Gefle IF 31 (0)
2011–2014 IFK Norrköping 12 (1)
International career
2004–2006 Sweden U17 10 (1)
2007–2008 Sweden U19 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Frempong (born 11 January 1989) is a Swedish former professional footballer of Ghanaian descent who played as a midfielder. [1]

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Career

In 2008, Frempong was loaned to Superettan side IF Brommapojkarna, with which he promoted.

On the 26 August 2009, it was announced that Frempong will be on trial with Watford, as his contract with Örebro SK ended in November 2009.

On 27 October 2010, it emerged Celtic had watched Frempong in action for Gefle IF in a match against GAIS. Frempong was quoted afterwards as being "excited" at the Scottish club's interest. [2]

On 9 August 2011 it was announced that he will join IFK Norrköping on a 3.5 year deal.

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References

  1. "Officiellt: James Frempong klar för IFK Norrköping". Fotbolltransfers. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  2. "Celtic scout young Swedish winger Frempong". STV Sport. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012.