Gilbert Koomson (born 9 September 1994) is a Ghanaian professional

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who plays as a

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or winger for

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team

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Club career

Koomson was born in

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, Ghana. He played for

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in the Thai FA Youth Cup and also being call to Ghana national under-17 team. Previously, he spent time in the Ajax Accra F.C. in Ghana.

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called him to go on trial but he had a problem with a visa and thus was unable to earn a work permit. He came to Thailand to improve his career of professional footballer under the guidance and recommendation from BEC Tero Sasana Technical Director Peter Butler, (Ex

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) who was coaching Koomson while he was guest coaching at the

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academy in Accra Ghana. Koomson went to European football when signing for

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in Norway. After two seasons at Sogndal, Koomson signed for Brann ahead of the 2018 season.

International career

Koomson was called up to the senior

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side for a

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qualifier against

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in October 2016. In 2016, Koomson debuted for Ghana against

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Career statistics

Honours

Bodø/Glimt *

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Individual

Top assist provider:

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at goal.com * 1994 births Living people Footballers from Accra Ghanaian men's footballers Ghana men's international footballers

Gilbert Koomson Gilbert Koomson (born 9 September 1994) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Iraq stars league team Duhok SC. Club career Koomson was born in Accra Accra (; or ''Gaga''; ; Ewe: Gɛ; ) is the capital ...

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