Anthony Abrams Explained

Anthony Abrams
Fullname:Anthony Joseph Abrams
Birth Date:26 January 1979
Birth Place:Georgetown, Guyana
Currentclub:Fruta Conquerors
Clubnumber:9
Position:Forward
Years1:2001–2002
Clubs1:Fruta Conquerors
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Years6:2007–2008
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Years7:2008–2009
Clubs7:Leo Victor
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Goals7:22
Years8:2009–2014
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Years9:2014–2015
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Years10:2015–2017
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Years11:2017–
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Nationalyears1:2004–2017
Nationalteam1:Guyana
Nationalcaps1:62
Nationalgoals1:15
Pcupdate:January 5, 2023
Ntupdate:January 5, 2023

Anthony 'Awo' Joseph Abrams (born 3 October 1979) is a Guyanese footballer who plays as a striker for Fruta Conquerors FC in the GFF Elite League. He previously played for Alpha United, Bakewell Topp XX and Slingerz FC; Caledonia AIA and Joe Public in the TT Pro League, and for Leo Victor in the Hoofdklasse where he finished as top scorer of the 2008–09 season with 22 goals. He is considered one of the best players in the history of Guyana, having amassed 62 caps for the national team.[1]

Career

Abrams made his debut in the GFF Super League during the 2001–02 season at age 22 playing for Fruta Conquerors. In 2003, he transferred to Bakewell Topp XX where he played until 2005.[2] In 2006, he signed with TT Pro League side Joe Public F.C. of Trinidad and Tobago, due to lack of opportunities however he returned to Guyana to play for Alpha United FC.[3] In 2007, he returned to Trinidad and Tobago signing with Caledonia AIA only to return to Alpha United later that same year.[4] In 2008, he moved to SV Leo Victor, playing in the Surinamese Hoofdklasse where he finished as the league top scorer with 22 goals.[5] Returning to Alpha United, he made two appearances in 2011 in the club's CONCACAF Champions League campaign while scoring once, playing both matches against CS Herediano from Costa Rica. In 2014, he transferred to Slingerz FC.[6]

International career

Abrams made his debut for the Guyana national team on 15 February 2004 in a friendly match against Barbados. He scored his first goal for the national team against the same opponent on 13 February 2005 in a match which ended in a 3–3 draw. He was an instrumental part of the national teams FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns in 2006, 2010 and in 2014, as well as having played in the Caribbean Cup.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Guyana's goal tally first.[7]

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 24 February 2006 Friendly match
2. 26 February 2006 Friendly match
3. 6 September 2006 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification
4. 8 September 2006 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification
5. 27 January 2008 Friendly match
6. 22 February 2008 Friendly match
7. 15 October 2010 2010 Caribbean Cup qualification
8.7 October 20112014 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 22 February 2012 Friendly match
10. 22 March 2012 Friendly match
11. 2 May 2012 Friendly match
12. 4 June 2016 align=center 5–0 7–0 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification
13. align=center 7–0

Honors

Club

Alpha United FC[8]
Caledonia AIA[8]
Slingerz FC[8]

Individual

Personal life

He is the father of three children, Aaliyah De Freitas, Alicia Abrams and Romario Abrams.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Slingerz FC signs Anthony ‘Awo’ Abrams . Guyana Times . 7 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191018/http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2014/02/13/slingerz-fc-signs-anthony-awo-abrams/ . 4 March 2016 . dead .
  2. Web site: Abrams' double spurs Fruta Conquerors to second K&S crown . Land of six peoples. 7 October 2015.
  3. Web site: Guyana Cups 2006/07 . . 7 October 2015.
  4. Web site: ‘Awo’ Abrams a Golden Jaguars standout . Stabroek News. 7 October 2015.
  5. Web site: 'Awo' enjoying terrific season with Leo Victor . Kaieteur News. 7 October 2015.
  6. Web site: Slingerz FC signs Anthony ‘Awo’ Abrams . Kaietuer News Online. 7 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Abrams, Anthony. National Football Teams. 22 February 2017.
  8. Web site: Anthony Abrams - Career Honours . Soccerway.