Elisha Owusu is a Ghanaian and French association football player known for his midfield prowess.
Owusu plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Erzurumspor in Turkey and represents the Ghana national team.
He began his professional career at Olympique Lyonnais, where he signed his first contract in 2017.
Биография
Early Life and Background
Elisha Owusu is a professional footballer born in France to Ghanaian parents. His journey in football began at a young age when he joined the youth academy of Olympique Lyonnais in 2010, where he developed his skills and leadership, eventually becoming the captain of their reserve team.
Club Career
Owusu signed his first professional contract with Lyon on 23 February 2017, committing to the club for three years. He was loaned to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard for the 2018 season, where he made his professional debut in a Ligue 2 match against Grenoble. In June 2019, he transferred to Belgian club Gent for €1 million, where he quickly made an impact, participating in both league and UEFA Europa League matches. After a successful stint, he moved to Ligue 1 side Auxerre in January 2023, where he scored his first professional goal in September 2023. Following his impressive performances, he extended his contract with Auxerre until June 2027.
In August 2026, Owusu signed a two-year contract with Erzurumspor in Turkey, continuing his professional journey across different leagues.
International Career
Owusu represents the Ghana national team, having debuted in a crucial World Cup qualification match against Nigeria on 29 March 2022, which helped Ghana secure a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was later included in Ghana's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his growing importance in the national setup.
Legacy and Achievements
Throughout his career, Owusu has earned accolades, including the Belgian Cup with Gent in the 2021–22 season and the Ligue 2 title with Auxerre in the 2023–24 season. His journey reflects a blend of talent, hard work, and dedication to the sport, making him a notable figure in both club and international football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Lyon
Owusu is a youth product of Lyon, joining in 2010 and became the captain of their reserve side. On 23 February 2017, Owusu signed his first professional contract with Lyon for three years. On 19 June 2018, he was loaned for the season to Sochaux. He made his professional debut with Sochaux in a 1–0 Ligue 2 loss to Grenoble on 27 July 2018.
Gent
In June 2019, he transferred to Belgian club Gent for a fee of €1 million, with his former club retaining a 20% sell-on clause on any future transfer. He made his Belgian First Division A debut on 28 July 2019, in the opening match of the league season against Charleroi, which ended in a 1–1 draw. He recorded his first league victory the following week, as Gent defeated Eupen 6–1. He also made his UEFA Europa League debut with the Belgian club, appearing in every match of their European campaign, from the qualifying rounds through to their elimination by AS Roma in the round of 32. After 29 league matches, having missed only two, he ranked among the top five midfielders in the league for ball recoveries.
Auxerre
On 16 January 2023, he signed with Ligue 1 side Auxerre on a contract running until June 2026 and was assigned the number 42 shirt. He scored his first professional goal on 23 September 2023 against Troyes at the Stade de l'Aube. In June 2024, he extended his contract with the club until June 2027.
Erzurumspor
On 19 August 2026, Owusu signed a two-year contract with Erzurumspor in…
Born in France, Owusu is of Ghanaian descent. He debuted for the Ghana national team in a 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification tie with Nigeria on 29 March 2022. The result helped Ghana qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On 31 December 2023, he was named in Ghana's 27-man squad selected by Chris Hughton for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He took part in the team's second group-stage match against Egypt, coming on in the final minute of play, and Ghana was eliminated in the group stage. On 2 June 2026, Owusu was integrated by Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz into his list of 26 players in order to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- National team
- Ghana
- Club
- Olympique Lyonnais
- Club
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Наследие
Клубы
Играл вместе с
- Abdel DjaadaouiFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1972–1982
- Abdelhamid KermaliOlympique Lyonnais · 1955–1959
Abdelkader GhezzalOlympique Lyonnais- Abderrahman KabousFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2003–2004
Abdoul CamaraFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2011–2014
Abdul Kader KeïtaOlympique Lyonnais · 2007–2009
Abedi PeleOlympique Lyonnais · 1993–1994
Adel ChedliFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1997–2004
Adolphe TeikeuFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2015–2018- Adolphe TeikeuFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2019
Ady SchmitFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1962–1970- Ahmed MihoubiOlympique Lyonnais · 1954–1955
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Elisha Owusu is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Erzurumspor in Turkey. Born in France, he plays for the Ghana national team.
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