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Felix Afena-Gyan
Personal information
Full name Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan
Date of birth (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 (age 23)
Place of birth Sunyani, Ghana
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Iğdır
Number 33
Youth career
2018–2021 EurAfrica FC
2021 Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Roma 17 (2)
2022–2026 Cremonese 30 (0)
2024–2025 → Juventus Next Gen (loan) 28 (6)
2025–2026 → Amedspor (loan) 35 (5)
2026– Iğdır 3 (0)
International career‡
2022– Ghana 9 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 03:25, 23 May 2026 (UTC)

Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan (born 19 January 2003) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for TFF 1. Lig club Iğdır in Turkey and the Ghana national team.

Club career

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Roma

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Youth squad

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Born in Sunyani, Ghana,[1] Afena-Gyan moved to Serie A side Roma's youth team on 13 March 2021, from EurAfrica FC.[2][3] Just a day after being unveiled on 13 March, he made his debut for AS Roma's under-18 team, scoring and assisting in a 5–0 win over Genoa.[4] He then scored in his next two games for the under-18 and due to his immediate impact he was quickly promoted to Roma's Primavera under-19 squad managed by Alberto De Rossi, where he scored four and assisted two in 15 appearances to finish the season.[5][4]

Starting the 2021–22 campaign well, he scored six goals in just five Primavera games to capture Mourinho's attention and earn a first-team call to train with the first team in mid-October.[5]

First team

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Afena-Gyan was first called up to the senior team on 24 October, in Roma's Serie A game against Napoli.[6] He made his professional debut three days later, replacing Matías Viña during a 2–1 league victory over Cagliari.[7][8][9]

On 21 November 2021, he came on as a second-half substitute against Genoa, and scored twice in the final ten minutes to give Roma a 2–0 victory.[10][11][12] The brace made him the first player born in 2003 to score in the Serie A.[13] Before the match, José Mourinho, Roma's manager had promised to buy Afena-Gyan a pair of trainers reportedly costing €800 if he scored. After scoring his first goal, Afena-Gyan ran towards the bench to remind the manager of the promise.[13] Mourinho presented the trainers to him the following day.[5]

Afena-Gyan made 22 appearances in all competitions during his first senior season, scoring twice. Three of those appearances came in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League, which Roma won after defeating Feyenoord in the final.[14][15]

On 6 July 2022, he signed a new four-year contract with Roma, extending his agreement until 30 June 2026.[16]

Cremonese

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On 29 August 2022, Afena-Gyan joined newly promoted Serie A club Cremonese on a permanent transfer.[17][18]

00He scored his first goal for the club on 20 October 2022 during a 4–2 extra-time victory over Modena in the Coppa Italia.[19]

On 17 January 2023, Afena-Gyan scored an 87th-minute equaliser against Serie A leaders Napoli in the Coppa Italia round of 16. After the match ended 2–2 following extra time, he converted Cremonese's decisive penalty in the shoot-out, eliminating Napoli and sending Cremonese into the quarter-finals.[20]

Loan to Juventus

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On 31 August 2024, Afena-Gyan joined Juventus Next Gen on loan from Cremonese for the 2024–25 season.[21][22]

He scored six goals in 28 Serie C appearances during the season. Among his goals were strikes against Audace Cerignola, ACR Messina and Foggia. Against Messina, he came on as a substitute, provided an assist and scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory.[23]

He also scored in Juventus Next Gen's 2–0 win over Foggia on 22 March 2025.[24]

Loan to Amedspor

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On 21 August 2025, Cremonese loaned Afena-Gyan to Turkish TFF First League club Amedspor for the 2025–26 season. The agreement included an option for Amedspor to make the transfer permanent.[25][26]

He made his debut on 24 August 2025, coming on as a late substitute in a 4–2 victory over Sivasspor. He made 35 league appearances and scored five goals during the campaign as Amedspor finished second in the TFF First League and gained promotion to the Süper Lig.[27]

Iğdır FK

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On 24 July 2026, Afena-Gyan completed a permanent transfer from Cremonese to Turkish TFF First League club Iğdır FK. The move ended his four-year association with Cremonese.[28]

International career

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Afena-Gyan received his first senior call-up to the Ghana national team on 4 November 2021 for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Ethiopia and South Africa.[29]

He declined the invitation, explaining that he considered the call-up premature and wanted to continue developing at club level before joining the national team.[30][31] He revealed in an interview with Italian journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio that he felt the call-up was too early and that he wanted to concentrate on developing under José Mourinho at club level before accepting a call-up.[32]

Afena-Gyan made his senior international debut on 25 March 2022, starting Ghana's goalless draw against Nigeria in the first leg of the teams' World Cup qualification play-off.[33] Ghana qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 1–1 draw in the second leg on 29 March, progressing on the away goals rule.[34]

On 1 June 2022, he scored his first international goal in Ghana's 3–0 victory over Madagascar in qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He also provided the assist for Mohammed Kudus to score the opening goal.[35]

After nearly three years without an international appearance, Afena-Gyan returned to the Ghana national team in May 2025 after being named in Otto Addo's squad for the 2025 Unity Cup.[36] Having missed Ghana's semi-final defeat to Nigeria due to visa issues, he made his return on 31 May, coming on as a second-half substitute in Ghana's 4–0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place play-off at the Gtech Community Stadium in London.[37][38]

He was recalled in May 2026 for a friendly against Mexico in Puebla.[39] He started the match as Ghana lost 2–0.

Style of play

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Afena-Gyan primarily plays as a centre-forward but is also capable of playing in wider attacking positions.[1][40] He is noted for his acceleration, direct running and willingness to press opposing defenders.[1]

His pace has been associated with his background in athletics. While attending high school in Ghana, he competed as a 100-metre sprinter before focusing on football.[41]

Personal life

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In February 2022, Afena-Gyan signed a sponsorship agreement with German sportswear manufacturer Puma.[42]

In May 2026, while Afena-Gyan was away on duty with the Ghana Black Stars, thieves broke into his house in Bergamo, Italy and carried his belongings.[43][44]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 26 August 2023[45]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Coppa Italia Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Roma 2021–22 Serie A 172203[a]0222
Cremonese 2022–23 Serie A 23052—282
2023–24 Serie B 2 0 1 1 — 3 1
Career total 4228330535

International

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As of match played 22 May 2026[46]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Ghana 202271
202300
202400
202510
202610
Total91
Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Afena-Gyan goal.[46]
List of international goals scored by Felix Afena-Gyan
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
11 June 2022Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast, Ghana Madagascar2–03–02023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

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Roma

Amed Sporting

Individual

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Chi è Afena-Gyan, l'attaccante della Roma che ha incantato contro il Genoa". Goal. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "AS Roma sign Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan". My Joy Online. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "EurAfrica Academy FC hire 'former Serie A coach' Renzo Gobbo". GhanaSoccernet. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. 1 2 Asante, Ibrahim Ridwan (8 April 2021). "'I play for the team I fell in love with on TV'". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Conflitti, Gabriele (24 November 2021). "Felix Afena-Gyan: Roma wonderkid earning himself new €800 trainers from Mourinho". Goal. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Roma coach Mourinho names Ghana's Felix Afena-Gyan in squad for Napoli clash". GhanaWeb. 24 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Cagliari vs. Roma". Soccerway. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Fast-rising Ghanaian teen Felix Afena-Gyan marks Serie A debut as Roma beat Cagliari". GhanaSoccernet. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "Afena-Gyan makes debut in win over Cagliari". AS Roma. 27 October 2021. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  10. ↑ Tahiru, Fentuo (21 November 2021). "Serie A: Afena-Gyan's incredible brace to seal AS Roma win [Video]". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "Afena-Gyan goals leave Mourinho out of pocket". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "10 grandi foto Felix in Genoa-Roma!". AS Roma. 21 November 2022. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  13. 1 2 Mabuka, Dennis (22 November 2021). "Afena-Gyan reveals 'great' Mourinho motivation after firing AS Roma past Genoa". Goal.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  14. ↑ Honeyman, Sam (25 May 2022). "Roma 1–0 Feyenoord: Zaniolo strike wins the first Europa Conference League final". UEFA. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Roma-Feyenoord 1-0: Zaniolo illumina Tirana, la coppa è giallorossa". UEFA (in Italian). 25 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  16. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan signs long-term contract extension!". AS Roma. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "Felix Nuovo Caliatore Della Cremonese" (in Italian). U.S. Cremonese. 29 August 2022. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  18. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan completes move to Cremonese". AS Roma. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Pierelli, Matteo (20 October 2022). "Cremonese, che fatica! Elimina 4-2 ai supplementari il Modena in 10". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  20. ↑ Monti, Gianluca (17 January 2023). "Clamoroso al Maradona: il Napoli piange, Cremonese avanti ai rigori". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  21. ↑ "Afena-Gyan in prestito alla Juventus" [Afena-Gyan on loan to Juventus] (in Italian). Cremonese. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  22. ↑ "Next Gen Felix Afena-Gyan è un nuovo giocatore della Juventus" (in Italian). Juventus F.C. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  23. ↑ "Serie C | Juventus Next Gen-ACR Messina | La partita" (in Italian). Juventus F.C. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "Serie C | Juventus Next Gen Foggia, La Partita" (in Italian). Juventus F.C. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "HOŞ GELDİN FELIX OHENE AFENA GYAN!" [WELCOME FELIX OHENE AFENA GYAN!] (in Turkish). Amed S.F.K. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  26. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan in prestito all'Amedspor" (in Italian). U.S. Cremonese. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  27. ↑ "Diyarbakır-based Amedspor seal historic Süper Lig promotion". Daily Sabah. 3 May 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  28. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan ceduto all'Igdir FK" (in Italian). U.S. Cremonese. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "Afena Gyan, Boakye-Yiadom, Edmund Addo make Ghana squad for Ethiopia and South Africa World Cup qualifiers". Ghana Football Association. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  30. ↑ "AS Roma youngster Felix Afena -Gyan REJECTS Black Stars call-up, youngster won't be available for Ethiopia and South Africa matches". GhanaSoccernet. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  31. ↑ Lawrence, Kweku (19 November 2021). "'It was premature for me to play for Ghana' – Afena-Gyan on saying no to the Black Stars". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  32. ↑ Juric, Marco (19 November 2021). "Felix racconta il rapporto speciale con Mou: "Do tutto in allenamento". E sul no al Ghana: "Era prematuro"". Gianluca Di Marzio. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  33. ↑ "Ghana 0–0 Nigeria". ESPN. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  34. ↑ "African quintet qualify on night of drama". FIFA. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  35. ↑ Omotto, Joel (1 June 2022). "Kudus, Afena-Gyan and Bukari on target as Ghana thrash Madagascar in Afcon qualifier". Goal. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  36. ↑ "Otto Addo names squad for Unity Cup 2025". Ghana Football Association. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  37. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan joins Black Stars camp ahead of Unity Cup third-place match against Trinidad and Tobago". Ghana Football Association. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  38. ↑ "Ghana thrash Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 to clinch third place in Unity Cup". Ghana Football Association. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  39. ↑ "Twenty-three players called up for Mexico friendly". Ghana Football Association. May 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  40. ↑ "Felix Afena Gyan: The story of AS Roma's latest gladiator from Ghana". GhanaSoccernet. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  41. ↑ Conflitti, Gabriele (24 November 2021). "Felix Afena-Gyan: Roma wonderkid earning himself new €800 trainers from Mourinho". Goal. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  42. ↑ Osei, Bernard Esar Ebo (17 February 2022). "Felix Afena-Gyan signs deal with Puma". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  43. ↑ "Felix Afena-Gyan's home robbed while on Black Stars duty". Mobile.GhanaWeb.com. GhanaWeb. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  44. ↑ Edem Mensah-Tsotorme (25 May 2026). "Felix Afena-Gyan's Italian apartment burgled while on national duty". Ghanaian Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  45. ↑ Felix Afena-Gyan at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  46. 1 2 "Felix Afena-Gyan". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  47. ↑ Honeyman, Sam (25 May 2022). "Roma 1–0 Feyenoord: Zaniolo strike wins the first Europa Conference League final". UEFA. Union of European Football Associations. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  48. ↑ "Diyarbakır-based Amedspor seal historic Süper Lig promotion". Daily Sabah. 3 May 2026. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  49. ↑ Danquah, Chris (4 July 2022). "Full List: Winners of the 4th edition of the 2022 Ghana Football Awards". Max TV. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  50. ↑ Sekyere, Eddie K. (30 June 2022). "Andre Ayew, Afena-Gyan and others win Calcio Trade Ball 2022 awards". MX24. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
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