Nicky Gyimah

Nicky William Adjei Gyimah-Bio (born 27 May 2003) is a professional footballer. 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 (age 21)
Place of birth	London, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
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.^[1][2] In May 2020, it was reported that German club Wolfsburg were interested in signing Gyimah, along with eight other European clubs.^[3][4] In September 2021, he went on trial with Middlesbrough U23, playing in a Premier League Cup match with them.^[5][6]

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.^{[7][8][9][10]} He scored on his Sunderland U23 debut on 10 January 2022 against Reading U23.^[11] In June 2022, he was released by Sunderland, who declined his option year, after making ten appearances for the U23s with one goal.^[12][13][14]

Club career

In 2022, he joined Broadfields United in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North.^[15]

In December 2022, he joined Slough Town in the National League South, but did not make an appearance for the club.^[16]

In March 2023, he joined Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.^[17][18][19] After the season, the club declined his option for the 2024 season.^[20]

International career

Born in England, Gyimah is eligible for Ghana through descent.^[21] He represented Ghana U17 team.^[22][23]

External links

• Nicky Gyimah at Soccerway

References

1. 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.
2. "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.
3. "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.
4. "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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. "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.
15. "Broadfields United FC Statistics". Full-Time. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023.
16. 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.
17. "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.
18. 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.
19. "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.
20. "Vancouver FC parts ways with four players after inaugural season, Thank you to Hundal, St. Louis, Gyimah, and Zielinski". Vancouver FC. 9 November 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.
23. Metcalfe, Max (10 November 2023). "From a Stratford academy to the Canadian Premier League". NE Londoner.