Asamoah Gyan Shares Alternate Career Path: “I Would Have Been a Lawyer if I Didn’t Pursue Football”

Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Black Stars, recently shared some fascinating details about his potential career paths. He stated that if he hadn’t embarked on his successful football career, he might have chosen law or music as his profession.

Gyan, who is famous for his extraordinary goal-scoring abilities with clubs in Europe and Asia and the Ghana national team, discussed his possible alternative careers during a 3FM interview.

When asked about his potential career choices outside of football, Gyan mentioned that he could have been a musician or a lawyer. He confidently stated that he always finds a way to win arguments.

In terms of considering law school, Gyan didn’t rule out the possibility. He emphasized that their current focus is on the All Regional Games, aiming to bring about changes in the sports fraternity for the benefit of future generations.

Interestingly, Gyan has already made his mark in the music industry, collaborating on several songs with his friend and highlife singer, Castro, who has been missing since 2014.

Gyan expressed his deep passion for music, which he pursued alongside his distinguished football career.

Gyan, who officially retired from professional football in June 2023, leaves behind an impressive legacy that spans over two decades. He is recognized as Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer with 51 goals and the country’s second most-capped player, with 109 appearances for the national team.

Moreover, Gyan holds the record for being the highest-scoring African player in the World Cup, having scored six goals across three editions of the esteemed tournament.