Gerald Asamoah

Who is this?

Gerald Asamoah (German pronunciation: [ˈgeːʁalt ʔazaˈmoːa]; born 3 October 1978) is a German football executive and former professional player who works as the first-team manager of Schalke 04. During his playing career, Asamoah played as a forward, and he was mainly known for his pace, his physical strength and his hard-working approach. He has bonded the most part of his career to Schalke, where he has been widely appreciated not only for his accomplishments as a player, but also for his relaxed and positive attitude and his role as a community leader off the pitch. Asamoah kept working in Gelsenkirchen after his retirement, too, as he was offered several administrative and managerial roles throughout the years.

Career

1. 1978
   Born
2. 1996
   Joined Hannover 96
3. 1999
   Joined Schalke 04
4. 2001
   Joined Germany men's national association football team
5. 2001
   Joined Germany national football Α2 team
6. 2010
   Joined FC St. Pauli
7. 2012
   Joined SpVgg Greuther Fürth
8. 2013
   Joined FC Schalke 04 II
9. 2013
   Joined Schalke 04
10. Won Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
11. Won Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Mampong
• •Citizenship: Germany
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football