Gerald Asamoah

A man with a heart

Gerald Asamoah was born in Mampong, Ghana, on 3 October 1978. He has been living in Germany since the age of 12, when his family moved to Hanover. He now lives in Gelsenkirchen. Gerald Asamoah is married to Linda and is the proud father of three children. Asa – as his friends call him – is a devout Christian and has always done a great deal of charity work. For example, he is highly committed to stamping out racism.

A footballer with a heart

When Asa is on the pitch, he plays to attack but his attacks look playful. This unique combination is precisely what has made him so successful:

Current team:	SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Previous teams:	FC St. Pauli Schalke 04 Hannover 96 BV Werder Hannover
Honours::	German Cup winner 2001 and 2002 Runner-up in the 2002 World Cup Third in the 2006 World Cup
Bundesliga matches:	306
Bundesliga goals:	50
Matches 2. Bundesliga:	28
Goals 2. Bundesliga:	8
Champions League matches:	63
Champions League goals:	8
National matches	43
Nationals goals:	6

(All details correct as of July 2010)