Nicky Gyimah

Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio (born 27 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays for Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC. Born in England, he has represented Ghana at youth level.

Nicky Gyimah
Gyimah in 2023
Personal information
Full name Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio
Date of birth (2003-05-27) 27 May 2003
Place of birth England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 14
Youth career
Onside Academy
2018–2021 Peterborough United
2021–2022 Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Broadfields United 8 (4)
2022–2023 Slough Town 0 (0)
2023– Vancouver FC 11 (0)
International career
Ghana U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 July 2023

Early life

Gyimah was a part of Onside Academy, which helped him earn a scholarship contract with Peterborough United at age 15 in 2018.[2][3] In May 2020, it was reported that German club Wolfsburg were interested in signing Gyimah, along with eight other European clubs.[4][5] In September 2021, he went on trial with Middlesbrough U23, playing in a Premier League Cup match with them.[6][7]

In December 2021, he joined Sunderland U23 following a trial period, on a contract for the remainder of the season, with club option for another season.[8][9][10][11] He scored on his Sunderland U23 debut on 10 January 2022 against Reading U23.[12] In June 2022, he was released by Sunderland, who declined his option year, after making ten appearances for the U23s with one goal.[13][14][15]

Club career

In 2022, he joined Broadfields United in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North.[16]

In December 2022, he joined Slough Town in the National League South, but did not make an appearance for the club.[17]

In March 2023, he joined Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.[18][19][20]

International career

Born in England, Gyimah is eligible for Ghana through descent.[21] He represented Ghana U17 team.[22]

References
  1. "Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio Vancouver FC profile". Vancouver FC.
  2. Hadgu, Buez (23 December 2021). "Hackney's very own Nicky Gyimah signs for Sunderland". Hackney Gazette. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. "UK-born Ghanaian kid Nicky Gyimah- Bio signs for League One side Peterborough FC". Ghana Soccer Net. 10 September 2018. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  4. "Wolfsburg emerges as favorite to sign Peterborough United prospect Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Football Ghana. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  5. "Wolfsburg lead race to snap up Peterborough United promising kid Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Ghana Soccer Net. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  6. Johns, Craig (6 September 2021). "Middlesbrough take highly-sought Peterborough youngster Nicky Gyimah-Bio on trial". TeessideLive. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  7. Jones, Matty (7 September 2021). "Nicky Gyimah-Bio is currently on trial with Boro". The Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  8. Opoku Amoako, Yaw (23 December 2022). ""I can bring pace, directness and leadership to the side" - Sunderland new boy Nicky Gyimah". Ghana Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. Nicholson, Joe (23 December 2021). "'Pace, directness and leadership': New Sunderland signing who was on trial at Middlesbrough explains his key qualities". Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  10. Godfrey, Dan (22 December 2021). "New Signing: Gyimah joins U23 squad". Sunderland A.F.C. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  11. Wignall, Ben (22 December 2021). "Sunderland confirm transfer agreement for winger". Football League World. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  12. Holmes, Ned (11 January 2022). "'What a Start', 'Baller' – Many Sunderland fans excited as new arrival impressed for U23s". Football League World. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  13. Gyimah, Edmund Okai (1 June 2022). "Exclusive: Sunderland release Ghanaian teenager Nicky Gyimah". Sports World Ghana. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  14. Opoku Amoako, Yaw (1 June 2022). "Sunderland release young Ghanaian striker Nicky Gyimah-Bio". Ghana Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  15. "Ghanaian striker Nicky Gyimah-Bio released by Sunderland after less than a year". Ghana Soccer Net. 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  16. "Broadfields United FC Statistics". Full-Time. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023.
  17. Rhodes, Benedict (16 May 2023). "'It makes Canada feel more like home': Familiar faces helping CPL's Londoners thrive in new environments". Canadian Premier League.
  18. "Vancouver FC add international wingers Nicky Gyimah and Min-jae Kwak". Canadian Premier League. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  19. Jacques, John (8 March 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Wingers Nicky Gyimah And Min-Jae Kwak". Northern Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  20. "Vancouver FC signs two pacey international wingers". Total Soccer News. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  21. Hunter, James (22 December 2021). "Sunderland beat Premier League clubs to sign highly sought-after teenager". Evening Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  22. Dia, Jules (22 December 2021). "Angleterre : Sunderland enrôle la pépite ghanéenne Nicky Gyimah-Bio" [England: Sunderland enlists Ghanaian nugget Nicky Gyimah-Bio]. Sport News Africa (in French). Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
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