Christian Atsu

Christian Atsu Twasam (dem born am 10 January 1992 -  he die 6 February 2023) be Ghanaian professional footballer wey rock give Saudi Professional League club Al-Raed den de Ghana national team. He play as winger, although he san deploy as attacking midfielder.

He start ein career plus Porto, san spend season on loan for Rio Ave. For 2013 insyd, Chelsea sign am for £3.5 million, wey dem loan am give Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, AFC Bournemouth den Málaga. After he spend de 2016–17 season on loan for Newcastle United, he finii permanent transfer for de club for May 2017 insyd.

Full international plus over 30 caps since ein debut, Atsu represent Ghana for de 2014 FIFA World Cup den two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He help de team finish as runners-up for de 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, wey he chop Player of de Tournament den Goal of de Tournament.

 Ein early life 
Dem born Atsu for Ada Foah, Greater Accra Region insyd."Christian Atsu – The newest Black Star". Ghana Web. 30 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2012. He chop some of ein education for Feyenoord Football Academy for Gomoa Fetteh, for Central Region, Ghana, wey later attend West African Football Academy for Sogakope for Volta Region for Ghana insyd."Christian Atsu: 'Sometimes what's happened to me seems like a miracle'". The Guardian. 21 February 2019. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021. He den move go join Cheetah FC club, wey dey base for Kasoa insyd.Waugh, Chris (14 July 2021). "Christian Atsu: Disagreeing with Bruce, being shoved by Benitez, Howe's tough training and nearly joining Liverpool". The Athletic. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.

 Ein life matter 
Atsu be devout Christian wey dey share Bible verses for social media top.Ollie Baines (8 January 2017). "Newcastle United star, Christian Atsu – "I'm inspired by God who gives me strength"". Cross the Line. Archived from the original on 17 November 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017. The Guardian obituary writer Louise Taylor describe am as "a true Christian in every sense of the word", na he be active for charity insyd, na he be ambassador give Arms Around the Child, organization wey dey support disadvantaged kiddies; he san so bia thousands of pounds wey be bail money make dem take free Ghanaians wey dem jail sake of dem steal cho.Taylor, Louise (18 February 2023). "Christian Atsu's faith and good deeds touched countless lives beyond football". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023."7 times Christian Atsu supported the less privileged". GhanaWeb. 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023."How Christian Atsu's rags to riches story made him a philanthropist". GhanaWeb. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.

Atsu marry author Marie-Claire Rupio wey dem get two sons den daughter.McEvoy, Colin (7 February 2023). "Soccer Player Christian Atsu Miraculously Survived the Turkey Earthquake. He's Faced Long Odds Before". Biography. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.

 Ein Career statistics 

 Club 
+Appearances den goals by club, season den competitionChristian Atsu at SoccerwayClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRio Ave2011–12Primeira Liga2761020—306Porto2012–13Primeira Liga171301080291Vitesse (loan)2013–14Eredivisie28520—00305Everton (loan)2014–15Premier League50001070130Bournemouth (loan)2015–16Premier League000020—20Málaga (loan)2015–16La Liga12200——122Newcastle United (loan)2016–17Championship3250030—355Newcastle United2017–18Premier League2821000—2922018–19Premier League2813010—3212019–20Premier League1904010—2402020–21Premier League000010—10Total10788060—1218Al-Raed2021–22Saudi Pro League8000——80Hatayspor2022–23Süper Lig3110——41Career total2072315012015024923

 Dem dey include Taça de Portugal, KNVB Cup, FA Cup, Turkish Cup
 Dem dey include Taça da Liga, EFL Cup
 Appearances for UEFA Champions League insyd
 Appearances for UEFA Europa League insyd

 International 
+Appearances den goals by national team den yearChristian Atsu at National-Football-Teams.com"2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil". FIFA. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2023.National teamYearAppsGoalsGhana201272201313320141112015122201661201780201820201960Total659

 Scores den results list Ghana ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Atsu ein goal.https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/47836.html Sum sources dey credit Atsu plus he score goal against Lesotho for 16 June 2013,"Lesotho vs. Ghana – Football Match Report – June 16, 2013". ESPN. 16 June 2013. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023. but FIFA credit am give John Boye."2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil". FIFA. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2023.

+List of international goals wey Christian Atsu scoreNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition11 June 2012Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, GhanaLesotho5–07–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification28 September 2012Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaMalawi1–02–02013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification328 January 2013Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South AfricaNiger2–03–02013 Africa Cup of Nations415 October 2013Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, GhanaEgypt6–16–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification510 September 2014Stade de Kégué, Lomé, TogoTogo3–23–22015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification61 February 2015Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, Malabo, Equatorial GuineaGuinea1–03–02015 Africa Cup of Nations73–0814 June 2015Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaMauritius1–07–12017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification95 June 2016Stade Anjalay, Belle Vue Maurel, MauritiusMauritius2–02–02017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

 Honors 
Porto Youth

 Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup: 2011Manson, Akyereko-Frimpong (3 June 2011). "Two Ghanaian youngsters win Fifa youth competition with FC Porto". GhanaSoccernet. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.

Porto

 Primeira Liga: 2012–13
 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2012
Newcastle United

 EFL Championship: 2016–17
Ghana

 Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2015"Ghana names final squad for AFCON 2015". Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
Individual

 Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup Golden Ball: 2011

 Vitesse Player of the Year: 2013–14"Mason Mount becomes third Chelsea loanee to win Vitesse Player of the Year award". SB Nation. 29 April 2018. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
 Africa Cup of Nations Player of de Tournament: 2015"Orange AFCON 2015 Awards and Best XI". CAF. 12 February 2015. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
 Africa Cup of Nations Team of de Tournament: 2015, 2017"Bassogog named Total Man of the Competition". CAF. 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
 Africa Cup of Nations Goal of de Tournament: 2015
 Dragão de Ouro – Young Athlete of de Year: 2011Pereira, Sergio (25 October 2011). "Dragões de Ouro encheram-se de glamour" [Golden Dragons dem fill plus glamor]. Maisfutebol (insyd Portuguese). Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
 Cyrille Regis Players Award: 2018Smithfield, Jackie (21 March 2019). "Christian Atsu honoured to lift the Cyrille Regis Players Award". NUFC The Mag. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.

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 Christian Atsu at FIFA (archived)
 Christian Atsu at UEFA
 Christian Atsu at de Turkish Football Federation
 Christian Atsu at ESPN FC
 Christian Atsu at FootballDatabase.eu
 Christian Atsu at L'Équipe (insyd French)
 Christian Atsu at National-Football-Teams.com
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 Christian Atsu at Soccerway.com
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