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Christian Atsu Twasam was a Ghanaian professional footballer who primarily played as a winger, although he was deployed as an attacking midfielder or left back.
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sports · Ghanaian footballer (1992–2023) · association football player · also Christian Atsu, Atsu
Born 10 January 1992 · Died February 2023 · Q919182
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Newcastle’s a big club and Rafa’s a great manager, one of the best in the world, one of the few to have won the Champions League. He’s great for this club, with him here, big players will come to Newcastle and we can win trophies.
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“Newcastle’s a big club and Rafa’s a great manager, one of the best in the world, one of the few to have won the Champions League. He’s great for this club, with him here, big players will come to Newcastle and we can win trophies.”
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Yahoo: Soccer Star Christian Atsu’s Body Returns Home To Ghana After He Was Found Dead Following Turkey’s Recent Earthquake
Yahoo! Sports: Former player Christian Atsu remembered fondly by former managers
MarketWatch: Christian Atsu found dead beneath Turkey earthquake rubble, the soccer star’s agent says
CBSSports.com: Former Chelsea, Newcastle forward Christian Atsu found dead in Turkish earthquake aftermath, agent confirms
ESPN: Christian Atsu found alive after earthquake; Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper dies
Yahoo! Sports: Christian Atsu ‘remains missing’ in rubble after Turkey earthquake - latest updates
Died 2023-02.
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Played for Hatayspor (2022–2023) — 3 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Al-Raed FC (2021–2022) — 8 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won award: Cyrille Regis Players Award (2018).
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Won the English Championship with Newcastle (2016-2017).
Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament (2017).
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Won: EFL Championship with Newcastle United (2016–17).
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Played for Málaga CF (2016–2023).
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Played for Newcastle United F.C. (2016–2021) — 107 appearances, 8 goals.
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Runner-up: Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana (2015).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament (2015).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Goal of the Tournament (2015).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament (2015).
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Played for AFC Bournemouth (2015–2016) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won award: Vitesse Player of the Year (2013–14).
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Played for Everton F.C. (2014–2015) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2012-2013).
Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2012–13).
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Joined Chelsea in 2013.
Played for Chelsea F.C. (2013–2013).
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Played for SBV Vitesse (2013–2014) — 28 appearances, 5 goals.
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Joined Vitesse in 2013.
Won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with FC Porto (2012).
Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2012).
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Played for Ghana men's national football team (2012–2023).
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Won: Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup with Porto Youth (2011).
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Won award: Dragão de Ouro – Young Athlete of the Year (2011).
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Won award: Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup Golden Ball (2011).
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Played for Rio Ave F.C. (2011–2012) — 27 appearances, 6 goals.
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Joined FC Porto in 2011.
Joined Rio Ave in 2011.
Played for FC Porto (2011–2013) — 17 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined FC Porto in 2009.
Born 1992-01-10.
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