Samuel Inkoom

Samuel Inkoom

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Samuel Inkoom is a Ghanaian footballer known for his defensive skills.

Inkoom began his professional career with Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. in 2007.

Inkoom was part of the Ghana U-20 team that won the African Youth Championship in 2009.

Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Samuel Inkoom is a Ghanaian former professional footballer known for his versatility as a defender, playing primarily as a centre-back and full-back. He began his football journey with Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. in 2007 before moving to Asante Kotoko F.C., where he honed his skills and gained recognition in the Ghana Premier League.

Rise to Prominence

Inkoom's career took a significant turn in 2009 when he signed with FC Basel in Switzerland. During his time there, he made a notable impact, helping the team secure the Swiss Super League title and the Swiss Cup in 2010. His performance in the UEFA Champions League also stood out, particularly when he scored against AS Roma. After 18 months with Basel, he transitioned to FC Dnipro in Ukraine, continuing to build his international profile.

International Career

Inkoom's international career is marked by his contributions to the Ghana national teams at various levels. He was a key player for the Ghana U-20 team, winning the African Youth Championship in 2009 and playing a pivotal role in their victory over Brazil in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior debut for the Black Stars in 2008 and participated in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped the team reach the finals in 2015.

Legacy and Honors

Throughout his career, Inkoom has played in nine different countries, showcasing his talent across Europe and beyond. His honors include league titles and cups with clubs like Asante Kotoko and FC Basel, as well as international accolades with the Ghana national team. Despite facing challenges off the pitch, including legal issues in the United States, Inkoom's contributions to football remain significant, particularly in Ghanaian football history.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Inkoom began his career with Sekondi Hasaacas in his native Ghana. He later moved to Asante Kotoko SC in Ghana. On 26 April 2009, it was announced that Inkoom moved for an undisclosed fee from Asante Kotoko to FC Basel in the Swiss Super League on a three-year contract. He joined Basel's first team during their 2009–10 season under head coach Thorsten Fink. After playing in three test games, Inkoom played his domestic league debut for the club in the away game in the Kybunpark on 12 July 2009 as Basel were defeated 0–2 by St. Gallen. At the end of the 2009–10 season he won the Double with his club. They won the League Championship title with 3 points advantage over second placed Young Boys. The team won the Swiss Cup, winning the final 6–0 against Lausanne-Sport. Inkoom scored his first league goal for Basel on 25 September 2010 in the away game in the Letzigrund as his team won 4–1 against rivals Zürich. In the 2010–11 Champions League group stage away game on 19 October 2010 Inkoom scored a goal for his team as Basel won 3–1 against Roma. On 24 January 2011 left the club. During his 18 months with the club, Inkoom played a total of 74 games for Basel scoring just those two goals. 42 of these games were in the Swiss Super League, three in the Swiss Cup, 19 in the UEFA competitions (Champions League and Europa League) and nine were friendly games. Inkoom moved to FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk of the Ukrainian Premier League. On 30 October 2011, in a league game against FC…

International career

Inkoom is a former member of the Ghana national under-20 football team, the Black Satellites. He played with the team at 2009 African Youth Championship in Rwanda. The team emerged the winner at that tournament, he was part of the satellite side that beat Brazil in a penalty shoot out to annex the cup for Africa and Ghana for the first time in the under 20 tournament in 2009. Inkoom played his first game for the senior side, the Black Stars, on 20 November 2008 against Tunisia. He received his first start for Ghana in the World Cup qualifier against Benin on 28 March, which Ghana won 1–0. Inkoom used to be a member of the Ghana national under-17 football team, the Black Starlets. He was in the extended squad for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru. He was part of Ghana's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, helping them reach the final, where they lost in a penalty shootout against the Ivory Coast.

Club
Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. (2007–2007)
Club
FC Basel (2009–2011)
Club
Asante Kotoko F.C. (2007–2009)
Club
FC Dnipro (2011–2014)
Club
SC Bastia (2013–2013)
Club
Platanias Chania F.C. (2014–2014)
Club
D.C. United (2014–2014)
Club
Houston Dynamo FC (2014–2015)
Club
Boavista F.C. (2015–2016)
Club
Antalyaspor (2016–)
Club
Ghana national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
Club
Ghana men's national football team (2008–)
Club
Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. (2007–2008)
Club
SC Bastia (2013–2014)
Club
Ghana national under-20 football team (2006–2008)
Club
Ghana national under-17 football team (2004–2006)
League
Major League Soccer
National team
Ghana

Личное

Personal life

In April 2015, it was revealed that Inkoom was sued by the landlord of the property he rented in the United States whilst playing with D.C. United for destroying the property and not paying rent.

Наследие

Honours

Asante Kotoko

Ghana Premier League: 2007–08 President's Cup: 2008 SWAG Cup: 2008 Basel

Swiss Super League: 2010 Swiss Cup: 2010 Accra Hearts of Oak

Ghanaian FA Cup: 2022 Ghana U-20

African Youth Championship: 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2009 Ghana

Africa Cup of Nations Silver Medal: 2010, 2015

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Description

Ghanaian footballer

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Position

centre-back, full-back

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Извлечение из Википедии

Samuel Inkoom is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who plays as a defender. Between 2008 and 2014, he made 44 appearances scoring 1 goal for the Ghana national team. He has played in teams based in 9 countries, namely Switzerland, Ukraine, France, Greece, United States of America, Portugal, Turkey, Bulgaria and latest in Georgia.

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