Nicky Gyimah

Last updated

Nicky Gyimah
Nicky Gyimah photo by Djuradj Vujcic.jpg
Gyimah in 2023
Personal information
Full name Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio
Date of birth (2003-05-27) 27 May 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth London, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Onside Academy
2018–2021 Peterborough United
2021–2022 Sunderland
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022 Broadfields United 8 (4)
2022–2023 Slough Town 0 (0)
2023 Vancouver FC 11 (0)
International career
Ghana U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 July 2023

Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio (born 27 May 2003) is a professional footballer. Born in England, he has represented Ghana at youth level.

Contents

Early life

Gyimah was a part of Onside Academy, which helped him earn a scholarship contract with Peterborough United at age 15 in 2018. [1] [2] In May 2020, it was reported that German club Wolfsburg were interested in signing Gyimah, along with eight other European clubs. [3] [4] In September 2021, he went on trial with Middlesbrough U23, playing in a Premier League Cup match with them. [5] [6]

In December 2021, he joined Sunderland U23 following a trial period, on a contract for the remainder of the season, with club option for another season. [7] [8] [9] [10] He scored on his Sunderland U23 debut on 10 January 2022 against Reading U23. [11] In June 2022, he was released by Sunderland, who declined his option year, after making ten appearances for the U23s with one goal. [12] [13] [14]

Club career

In 2022, he joined Broadfields United in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North. [15]

In December 2022, he joined Slough Town in the National League South, but did not make an appearance for the club. [16]

In March 2023, he joined Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC. [17] [18] [19] After the season, the club declined his option for the 2024 season. [20]

International career

Born in England, Gyimah is eligible for Ghana through descent. [21] He represented Ghana U17 team. [22] [23]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asamoah Gyan</span> Ghanaian former footballer (born 1985)

Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is a former captain of the Ghana national team.

Charles Kwabla Akonnor is a Ghanaian football manager and former player who most recently managed the Ghana national team. A former midfielder, he spent most of his club career in Germany. He made 51 appearances for the Ghana national team scoring 13 goals.

Ishmael Yartey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder or left winger for Norwegian club Alta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kwesi Appiah</span> Association football player

Kwesi Appiah is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Boreham Wood. Born in England, he represents the Ghana national team.

Solomon Asante is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights. With Phoenix Rising FC, he was named the 2019 and 2020 USL Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP). With Indy Eleven, Asante became the first player in USL Championship history to record 50 career goals and career assists.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baba Rahman</span> Ghanaian footballer

Abdul Rahman Baba, also known as Baba Rahman, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Greek Super League club PAOK and the Ghana national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrick Twumasi</span> Ghanaian footballer (born 1994)

Patrick Twumasi is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem, on loan from Cypriot club Pafos. He made two appearances for the Ghana national team in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dreams F.C.</span> Ghanaian professional football club

Dreams Football Club is a Ghanaian professional football club founded in 2009 and based in Dawu in the country's Eastern Region that competes in the Ghana Premier League. On 18 June 2023, they won the FA Cup to gain entry into the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in their history.

Raymond Gyasi is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Nana Opoku Ampomah is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.

Master Ernest Antwi Nyarko, known as Ernest Antwi or Ernest Nyarko, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for I-League club Rajasthan United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antoine Semenyo</span> Ghanaian footballer (born 2000)

Antoine Serlom Semenyo is a professional footballer who plays for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth and the Ghana national team. Known for playing in the striker position, Semenyo has also played as a winger or second striker in his career.

Reise Malcolm Allassani is an English professional footballer.

Abdul Razak Cromwell is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Central Valley Fuego.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raphael Ohin</span> Ghanaian professional footballer (born 1995)

Raphael Ohin is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Canadian Premier League club Valour FC as a midfielder.

Kwadwo Opoku, commonly known as Mahala, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal.

Michael Agbekpornu is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Slaven Belupo in Croatia.

Maxwell Arthur is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Ghanaian Premier League side Dreams F.C.

Michael Sarpong is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Medeama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Min-jae Kwak</span> South Korean footballer (born 2000)

Min-jae Kwak is a South Korean footballer who plays for Chattanooga FC in MLS Next Pro.

References

  1. ↑ Hadgu, Buez (23 December 2021). "Hackney's very own Nicky Gyimah signs for Sunderland". Hackney Gazette. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "UK-born Ghanaian kid Nicky Gyimah- Bio signs for League One side Peterborough FC". Ghana Soccer Net. 10 September 2018. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Wolfsburg emerges as favorite to sign Peterborough United prospect Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Football Ghana. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Wolfsburg lead race to snap up Peterborough United promising kid Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Ghana Soccer Net. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  5. ↑ Johns, Craig (6 September 2021). "Middlesbrough take highly-sought Peterborough youngster Nicky Gyimah-Bio on trial". TeessideLive . Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  6. ↑ Jones, Matty (7 September 2021). "Nicky Gyimah-Bio is currently on trial with Boro". The Northern Echo . Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  7. ↑ Opoku Amoako, Yaw (23 December 2022). ""I can bring pace, directness and leadership to the side" - Sunderland new boy Nicky Gyimah". Ghana Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  8. ↑ Nicholson, Joe (23 December 2021). "'Pace, directness and leadership': New Sunderland signing who was on trial at Middlesbrough explains his key qualities". Sunderland Echo . Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. ↑ Godfrey, Dan (22 December 2021). "New Signing: Gyimah joins U23 squad". Sunderland A.F.C. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  10. ↑ Wignall, Ben (22 December 2021). "Sunderland confirm transfer agreement for winger". Football League World. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  11. ↑ Holmes, Ned (11 January 2022). "'What a Start', 'Baller' – Many Sunderland fans excited as new arrival impressed for U23s". Football League World. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  12. ↑ Gyimah, Edmund Okai (1 June 2022). "Exclusive: Sunderland release Ghanaian teenager Nicky Gyimah". Sports World Ghana. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  13. ↑ Opoku Amoako, Yaw (1 June 2022). "Sunderland release young Ghanaian striker Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Ghana Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  14. ↑ "Ghanaian striker Nicky Gyimah-Bio released by Sunderland after less than a year". Ghana Soccer Net. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  15. ↑ "Broadfields United FC Statistics". Full-Time. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023.
  16. ↑ Rhodes, Benedict (16 May 2023). "'It makes Canada feel more like home': Familiar faces helping CPL's Londoners thrive in new environments". Canadian Premier League .
  17. ↑ "Vancouver FC add international wingers Nicky Gyimah and Min-jae Kwak". Canadian Premier League . 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  18. ↑ Jacques, John (8 March 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Wingers Nicky Gyimah And Min-Jae Kwak". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  19. ↑ "Vancouver FC signs two pacey international wingers". Total Soccer News. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  20. ↑ "Vancouver FC parts ways with four players after inaugural season, Thank you to Hundal, St. Louis, Gyimah, and Zielinski". Vancouver FC . 9 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Hunter, James (22 December 2021). "Sunderland beat Premier League clubs to sign highly sought-after teenager". Evening Chronicle . Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  22. ↑ Dia, Jules (22 December 2021). "Angleterre : Sunderland enrôle la pépite ghanéenne Nicky Gyimah-Bio" [England: Sunderland enlists Ghanaian nugget Nicky Gyimah-Bio]. Sport News Africa (in French). Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  23. ↑ Metcalfe, Max (10 November 2023). "From a Stratford academy to the Canadian Premier League". NE Londoner.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.