Prince Owusu (footballer, born January 1997)
Prince Osei Owusu (born 7 January 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
| Owusu with VfB Stuttgart in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Prince Osei Owusu | ||
| Date of birth | 7 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Wertheim am Main, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SV Grün-Weiss Sommerrain | |||
| FC Stuttgart-Cannstatt | |||
| 2009–2015 | VfB Stuttgart | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | VfB Stuttgart II | 24 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | 1899 Hoffenheim II | 36 | (17) |
| 2018–2020 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | (0) |
| 2019 | → 1860 Munich (loan) | 16 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | → 1860 Munich (loan) | 28 | (4) |
| 2020–2022 | SC Paderborn | 28 | (0) |
| 2022 | Erzgebirge Aue | 12 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Jahn Regensburg | 32 | (9) |
| 2023– | Toronto FC | 18 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | Germany U15 | 2 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Germany U18 | 7 | (2) |
| 2015 | Germany U19 | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2024 | |||
Early life edit
Despite his mother not wanting him to play football, Owusu was always playing prompting his father to eventually register him with SV Grün-Weiss Sommerrain, before later joining FC Stuttgart-Cannstatt.[1] At age 12, he had a trial with the Stuttgarter Kickers, but did not make the squad, but later had a trial with the VfB Stuttgart academy, where he was accepted.[1]
Club career edit
On 25 July 2015, Owusu made his professional debut with VfB Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga against Dynamo Dresden.[2] In August 2015, he signed a three-year extension with the club.[3]
In January 2017, he signed with 1899 Hoffenheim II.[4]
In April 2018, it was announced Owusu would join 2. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld for the 2018–19 season.[5] On 26 January 2019, he was loaned out to TSV 1860 Munich for the rest of the season.[6] On 31 August 2019, he returned to 1860 Munich for another loan spell until the end of 2019–20 season.[7][8] Upon his return from his loan in the summer of 2020, he was allowed to leave the club with a year remaining on his contract, with the club leaving him off of their pre-season training camp roster.[9][10]
In October 2020, Owusu signed with SC Paderborn.[11][12]
In January 2022, Owusu moved to 2. Bundesliga side Erzgebirge Aue until the end of the 2021–22 season.[13][14] The agreement included an option for another season in case Erzgebirge Aue avoided relegation.[13]
In July 2022, Owusu moved to 2. Bundesliga club Jahn Regensburg.[15]
On 4 August 2023, Owusu was signed by Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.[16][17] On 23 March 2024, he scored his first MLS goal, in a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United FC.[18][19]
International career edit
Owusu has represented Germany at U-15, U-18, and U-19 levels.[20]
Personal life edit
Born in Germany, Owusu is of Ghanaian descent.[20]
References edit
- ^ a b "Owusu: „der hunger, profi zu werden, ist sehr groß"" [Owusu: “The hunger to become a professional is very great”]. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (in German). 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Toronto FC sign German forward Prince Owusu". Toronto FC. 4 August 2023.
- ^ "VfB bindet Talent langfristig" [VfB retains talent in the long term]. VfB Stuttgart (in German). 19 August 2015.
- ^ "Neuer Stürmer: Prince Owusu kommt aus Stuttgart" [New striker: Prince Owusu comes from Stuttgart]. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (in German). 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Owusu stürmt bald auf der Alm" [Owusu soon storms the mountain pasture]. kicker Online (in German). 16 April 2018.
- ^ . Loewen Magazin (in German). 26 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Prince Owusu verstärkt erneut die 1860-Offensive" [Prince Owusu once again strengthens the Lions' offensive] (in German). TSV 1860 Munich. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ Koch, Julian (31 August 2019). "Bestätigt: Prince Osei Owusu kehrt zu 1860 München zurück" [Confirmed: Prince Osei Owusu returns to 1860 Munich]. Liga 3 Online (in German).
- ^ "Prince Owusu has no future with us - Arminia Bielefeld chief declares". Ghana Soccer Net. 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Arminia Bielefeld leave out Ghanaian striker Prince Owusu from pre-season training camp". Ghana Soccer Net. 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Transfer-Doppelpack: SCP holt Owusu und Nkaka" [Transfer double pack: SCP brings in Owusu and Nkaka]. Kicker (in German). 5 October 2020.
- ^ "SC Paderborn signs Prince Osei Owusu and Aristote Nkaka" [Der SC Paderborn verpflichtet Prince Osei Owusu und Aristote Nkaka] (in German). 5 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Owusu stürmt für Erzgebirge Aue" [Owusu storms for Erzgebirge Aue]. Kicker (in German). 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Prince Owusu wechselt vom SC Paderborn zum FC Erzgebirge Aue" [Prince Owusu is moving from SC Paderborn to FC Erzgebirge Aue]. Bundesliga (in German). 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Starker linker Fuß": Der Jahn verstärkt sich mit Owusu" [“Strong left foot”: Jahn strengthens himself with Owusu]. Kicker (in German). 9 June 2022.
- ^ Grossi, James (19 August 2023). "Reds add attacking reinforcement in Owusu and Mailula as MLS action resumes". Toronto FC.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (17 August 2023). "German forward Prince Owusu looks to make mark in MLS with Toronto FC". Toronto Star.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (23 March 2024). "Toronto FC defeats Atlanta 2-0 but victory could be costly with Insigne injured". CTV News.
- ^ "Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu nets first goal of the season as Toronto FC beat Atlanta United". Ghana Soccer Net. 25 March 2024.
- ^ a b "German-Ghanaian striker Prince Osei Owusu joins Toronto FC in MLS". Ghana Soccer Net. 6 August 2023.
External links edit
- Prince Osei Owusu at the German Football Association
- Prince Osei Owusu at Major League Soccer
- Prince Osei Owusu at FBref.com
- Prince Osei Owusu at kicker (in German)
- Prince Osei Owusu at Soccerway.com
- Prince Osei Owusu at WorldFootball.net