James Frempong | |
Birth Date: | 11 January 1989 |
Birth Place: | Sweden |
Height: | 1.72 m |
Position: | Left winger |
Youthyears1: | Örebro SK |
Years1: | 2005–2009 |
Clubs1: | Örebro SK Ungdom |
Caps1: | 5 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Years2: | 2007–2009 |
Clubs2: | Örebro SK |
Caps2: | 5 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2008 |
Clubs3: | → Brommapojkarna (loan) |
Caps3: | 16 |
Goals3: | 2 |
Years4: | 2010–2011 |
Clubs4: | Gefle IF |
Caps4: | 31 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 2011–2014 |
Clubs5: | IFK Norrköping |
Caps5: | 12 |
Goals5: | 1 |
Nationalyears1: | 2004–2006 |
Nationalteam1: | Sweden U17 |
Nationalcaps1: | 10 |
Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
Nationalyears2: | 2007–2008 |
Nationalteam2: | Sweden U19 |
Nationalcaps2: | 7 |
Nationalgoals2: | 1 |
James Frempong (born 11 January 1989) is a Swedish former professional footballer of Ghanaian descent who played as a midfielder.[1]
In 2008, Frempong was loaned to Superettan side IF Brommapojkarna, with which he promoted.
On the 26 August 2009, it was announced that Frempong will be on trial with Watford, as his contract with Örebro SK ended in November 2009.
On 27 October 2010, it emerged Celtic had watched Frempong in action for Gefle IF in a match against GAIS. Frempong was quoted afterwards as being "excited" at the Scottish club's interest.[2]
On 9 August 2011 it was announced that he will join IFK Norrköping on a 3.5 year deal.