Derek Asamoah was born on 1 May 1981 and is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Haringey Borough.
21 Facts About Derek Asamoah
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Derek Asamoah has previously played for clubs in England, France, Scotland, Bulgaria and South Korea.
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Derek Asamoah then gained a trial at Northampton Town, in which he signed his first professional contract.
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Derek Asamoah had a difficult time at Mansfield Town and fell out with manager Carlton Palmer.
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Derek Asamoah struggled to enjoy his spell at Lincoln City and scored very few goals, which led to boss Keith Alexander loaning him out to struggling Chester City.
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Derek Asamoah was in his most prolific season yet, almost using his own two feet saving Chester from the drop with nine goals in 18 matches and at one stage in the season, he had seven goals in four matches.
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In search of a new club, Derek Asamoah trialled with both Doncaster Rovers and Scunthorpe United during July 2006, but on 3 August 2006, Shrewsbury Town announced that he had signed for them and turned down Scunthorpe United.
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Derek Asamoah never made a first-team appearance for the club.
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In July 2009, Derek Asamoah joined Lokomotiv Sofia for two years, with the option for an additional one.
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In November 2010, Derek Asamoah signed with South Korean side Pohang Steelers.
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Derek Asamoah established himself as an influential player for the side.
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Derek Asamoah signed for League Two club Carlisle United on a short-term deal on 21 October 2014.
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Derek Asamoah described the club as a "sleeping giant" and hopes to help guide the Cumbrians back towards the top of the European game.
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Derek Asamoah was released June 2016, but in September he returned to the club for training.
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On 20 January 2017, Derek Asamoah signed for National League side Guiseley until the end of the season.
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Derek Asamoah left the club again in the summer 2017.
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In October 2006, Derek Asamoah was included in the Ghana national football team for friendlies against Japan and South Korea, in which he made his international debut, he has made another three appearances for Ghana, looking to gain a place in the Milovan Rajevac squad for the 2010 African Cup of Nations and the World Cup.
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On 7 November 2011, Derek Asamoah returned to the national team again for the first time since 2008.
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Derek Asamoah was recalled to the national team for friendlies against Gabon and Sierra Leone by new head coach Goran Stevanovic.
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Derek Asamoah is the cousin of former professional footballer Lloyd Owusu, who has now retired.
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Derek Asamoah's son, Maleace is a professional footballer and the pair played together in a match for Cheshunt.