Christian Atsu is 29-years-old, born on 10 January 1992, and is a left-footed professional football player from Ghana. Christian Atsu Twasam (born 10 January 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Ghanaian national team. His Real Name: Christian Atsu Twasam. You're signed out. The Ghana international featured in … Newcastle United. Christian Atsu | Skills & Goals 2019. His team were eliminated after losing 5–2 on the night, he was withdrawn in the 65th minute,[17] and that was his final first-team appearance for Everton. Nickname: Atsu. [citation needed], As with teammate Kelvin, Atsu was sent on loan to fellow league side Rio Ave for the 2011–12 season. Madam Theresa Amankwah, an inmate of the Nsawam Prison who was rescued by Newcastle United player, Christian Atsu has died at the Korle-bu Teaching Hospital. Winger who joined Chelsea in 2013 and debuted with Ghana’s national team in 2012. [24] On 13 September, his debut for the club came on as a substitute for Yoan Gouffran in the 61st minute in a 6–0 away victory against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, where he provided the assist to Aleksandar Mitrović to earn their fifth goal. Christian Atsu PES 2021 Stats. In 2013, he was signed by Chelsea for £3.5 million, who subsequently loaned him to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, AFC Bournemouth and Málaga. Essential cookies are required for the operation of our website. Browse 2,340 christian atsu stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He began his professional career with Porto in 2011 after spending two years in the club’s youth set-up. [3] He spent some of his education at the then Feyenoord Football Academy at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central Region of Ghana which has now been changed to West African Football Academy in Sogakope in the Volta Region of Ghana[4], Atsu arrived at Porto at the age of 17, manager patrick greveraars scouted him and gave him his first change finishing his football formation with the club. Christian Atsu has been handed a career lifeline by Newcastle United - after being restored to the Magpies' Premier League squad. [5], He returned to Porto for the 2012–13 campaign, starting in nine of his league appearances as they won the national championship for the third consecutive time. [20], On 24 January 2016, Atsu gave an interview with the BBC World Service in which he spoke about leaving Chelsea and his imminent transfer to Levante. He began his career with Porto, also spending a season on loan at Rio Ave. [37], Feyenoord Football Academy at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central, "Player shirt numbers for 20 Barclays Premier League clubs released", https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/21/christian-atsu-newcastle-rafael-benitez, "Christian Atsu reflects on time at Portuguese giants FC Porto", "Christian Atsu: Chelsea sign Porto striker on five-year deal", "Romelu Lukaku responded to recent fan criticism with a first Everton hat-trick in a fine Europa League round of 32 first-leg win over Young Boys", "Atsu helps Everton to big Premier League victory over Newcastle United", "Games played by Christian Atsu in 2014/2015", "Christian Atsu: Chelsea winger joins AFC Bournemouth on loan", "Chelsea recall Christian Atsu from loan and put him in first-team", "Christian Atsu leaves Chelsea for Malaga on loan", "Juanpi and Charles inspire comfortable win for Malaga", "Newcastle complete loan deal for Chelsea winger Christian Atsu", "Queens Park Rangers 0–6 Newcastle United", "Chelsea winger Christian Atsu agrees to join Newcastle", "World Cup 2014: Ten potential breakout stars", "Everton FC's Christian Atsu named AFCON Player of the Tournament", "Newcastle United star, Christian Atsu – "I'm inspired by God who gives me strength, "Christian Atsu: 'Sometimes what's happened to me seems like a miracle, "Games played by Christian Atsu in 2018/2019", "Mason Mount becomes third Chelsea loanee to win Vitesse Player of the Year award", "Bassogog named Total Man of the Competition", 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_Atsu&oldid=1019085755, Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands, Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal, Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands, Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in England, Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Spain, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Ghanaian English, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2016, Articles with Dutch-language sources (nl), Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:17, 8 July 2020 (UTC). Christian Atsu signed a 4 year / £6,240,000 contract with the Newcastle United F.C., including an annual average salary of £1,560,000. A full international with over 30 caps since his debut in 2012, Atsu has represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. [25] Atsu scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win against Rotherham United on 1 October,[26] followed by further goals against Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic. And age: 29 years, 2 months and 29 days 30. Midfielder. “ Yeah I’m very happy there because I … Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu reportedly rejected a move to Scottish champions Celtic on deadline day... Celtic Report: Celtic join loan race for £30k-a-week attacker at PL club, contact … [35], Atsu is a devout Christian who shares Bible verses on social media. Christian Atsu. Profession: International footballer. Atsu's only other appearance was in the next round's victory at Preston North End; he did not feature in any Bournemouth matchday squad in the league and he was recalled from his loan by Chelsea on 1 January 2016. Join Facebook to connect with Christian Bursar Atsu and others you may know. Shopping. [18], On 29 May 2015, Atsu was loaned to newly promoted Premier League team Bournemouth for the upcoming season, with club Chief Executive Neill Blake calling the deal "a huge coup". Christian Atsu plays for English League team Newcastle WB (Newcastle United) and the Ghana National Team in Pro Evolution Soccer 2021. He helped the team finish as runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, in which he also won Player of the Tournament and Goal of the Tournament. [7], On 6 October 2013, Atsu made his debut against Feyenoord as a substitute, replacing Kazaishvili in the 77th minute. Christian. Body statements: not known. Christian Atsu’s Newcastle United will play West Ham in their opening game of the 2020/21 season after Premier League announced ... Christian Atsu warms bench again as … Foot: Left. Atsu was born in Ada Foah, Greater Accra Region. … After spending the 2016–17 season on loan at Newcastle United, he completed a permanent transfer to the club in May 2017. [34] He helped the team to the final, where they lost in a penalty shootout against the Ivory Coast. Non-essential cookies help us improve the functionality of our website by collecting information and reporting on your use of the website as well as improving your user experience. C. Atsu is a 28-year-old, 75-rated Left Midfielder from Ghana. Christian Atsu. Overview. [8] On 19 October, Atsu made his first start against SC Heerenveen, which ended in a 3–2 win for Vitesse. On 31 August 2016, Atsu joined Newcastle United on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy clause in the contract. Christian Atsu. Nationality: Ghana. [30], The following year, he was in the Ghanaian squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. [16] Following Atsu's impact as a substitute in the above games, he was picked to start the second leg of a Europa League Round of 16 match away to Dynamo Kyiv on 19 March with regular right-winger Aaron Lennon cup-tied, with Everton leading 2–1 from the first leg. External Link. Prolific Ghanaian playmaker Christain Atsu has sadly announced the demise of his dear mother early today on social media. [31] Atsu featured in the rest of Ghana's matches as they came fourth, scoring in their penalty shootout elimination by Burkina Faso.[32]. Atsu Height in cm & m: 172cm and 1.72m. [15], On 15 March 2015, in the match against Newcastle United, he came off the bench with five minutes remaining, and provided an assist to fellow substitute Ross Barkley for Everton's third goal of a 3–0 home victory. Weight: 65kg. [12], On 21 September 2014, Atsu made his first start in the league against Crystal Palace, which ended in a 2–3 home loss. Latest on Newcastle United midfielder Christian Atsu including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN His date of Birth: 10 January 1992. 1 1. [28] He was described by the BBC as an "excellent prospect",[29] whilst ESPN added he was "quick and technically impressive", and a potential future star for his national team. I t is a very long way from Ghana’s Ada Foah to Hillsong church on Newcastle’s Westgate Road – and not merely in miles. Name: Christian Atsu. Home; Teams; Ghana; Christian Atsu; Atsu, Christian Christian Atsu Twasam. Christian Bursar Atsu is on Facebook.