Yussif Moro Owusu

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Yussif Moro Owusu
Personal information
Full name Yussif Moro Owusu
Date of birth (2006-02-14) February 14, 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth Ghana
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Brighton & Hove Albion U21
Number --
Youth career
–2022 Chelsea
2022–2025 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025– Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 July 2025

Yussif Moro Owusu (born 14 February 2006) is a Ghanaian born professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. U21. In July 2025, he signed his first professional contract with Brighton after progressing through its academy system. [1]

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Early life and youth career

Owusu was born in Ghana to Ghanaian parents. He became a British citizen after joining his parent in England, making him eligible to represent either England or Ghana internationally. [2]

He began his youth career at the Chelsea F.C. Academy, featuring prominently at U16 and U18 levels. [3] In April 2022, he was pictured with Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea training.

Club career

Brighton & Hove Albion

In July 2022, Owusu transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion from Chelsea, joining the U18 squad. [4]

During the 2022–23 season, he made 14 appearances in the U18 Premier League and continued developing with regular matches in 2023–24. [5]

By 2024–25, Owusu was promoted to Brighton’s U21 squad. He made over 20 appearances in Premier League 2, scoring twice, and featured in the EFL Trophy and Premier League Cup. [6]

In July 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed Owusu had signed his first professional contract, highlighting his progress and potential. [1]

Style of play

Owusu is a tall (6 ft 4 in) defensive or central midfielder. He is known for his physicality, aerial strength, composure on the ball, tactical awareness, and strong tackling ability. [2]

Career statistics

Club appearances and goals
TeamSeason(s)AppearancesGoals
Brighton U182022–2424+2+
Brighton U212024–2520+2

International eligibility

Owusu is eligible to represent both England and Ghana at international level. As of July 2025, he has not received a senior national team call-up. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "First professional contracts". Brighton & Hove Albion. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Yussif Owusu Moro signs pro deal with Brighton & Hove Albion". Ghana Soccer Net. July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  3. "Ghanaian youngster Yussif Moro Owusu meets Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku". Football Ghana. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  4. "Ghanaian teen Yussif Moro joins Brighton and Hove Albion". Ghana Headlines. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  5. "Ghanaian youngster Yussif Moro Owusu shares experience after first season with Brighton's U18". Ghana Soccer Net. 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  6. "Y. Owusu profile and statistics". Live Soccer TV. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  7. "Ghanaian teen Yussif Owusu Moro excited to sign new deal with Brighton". Ghana Soccernet. Retrieved 13 July 2025.