Maxwell Gyamfi Explained

Maxwell Gyamfi
Birth Date:18 January 2000
Birth Place:Dortmund, Germany
Height:1.85 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:VfL Osnabrück
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2006–2011
Youthclubs1:TuS Körne
Youthyears2:2011–2014
Youthclubs2:Borussia Dortmund
Youthyears3:2014–2015
Youthclubs3:Hombrucher SV
Youthyears4:2015–2016
Youthclubs4:Schalke 04
Youthyears5:2016–2017
Youthclubs5:Hombrucher SV
Youthyears6:2017–2019
Youthclubs6:VfL Bochum
Years1:2019–2020
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2022
Caps2:30
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–
Caps3:67
Goals3:1
Club-Update:22 May 2024

Maxwell Gyamfi (born 18 January 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club VfL Osnabrück.

Career

Early career

Born in Dortmund, Gyamfi spent his youth playing in the youth system of several local clubs. Beginning with Dortmund-based TuS Körne at the age of 6, Gyamfi spent time in the academies at Borussia Dortmund, Schalke 04, and Hombrucher SV before joining VfL Bochum in 2017.

VfL Bochum

Gyamfi joined Bochum in July 2017, appearing sporadically with the club's U19 outfit during the 2017–18 U19 Bundesliga season. He would score his first and only U19 Bundesliga goal on 21 April 2018 in a 2–0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf's U19 squad.[1] In June 2019, Gyamfi was offered a professional contract with the club.[2] He appeared in several matchday squads during the ensuing 2. Bundesliga season, but failed to register any competitive appearances with the senior squad.

Hamburger SV II

Following the 2019–20 season, Gyamfi moved to Hamburger SV, joining the club's second team which competed in the Regionalliga.[3] [4] He made his competitive debut for Hamburger II on 6 September 2020 in a 1–1 draw with LSK Hansa.[5] Following the 2021–22 season, Gyamfi's contract was not extended and he became a free agent.[6]

VfL Osnabrück

In June 2022, Gyamfi joined 3. Liga club VfL Osnabrück.[7] [8] He made his competitive debut for the club on 22 July 2022 in a 1–0 victory over MSV Duisburg.[9] In November, Gyamfi signed a contract extension with the club.[10]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
VfL Bochum2019–202. Bundesliga000000
Total000000
Hamburger SV II2020–21Regionalliga2020
2021–22280280
Total300300
VfL Osnabrück2022–233. Liga240240
Total240240
Career total54000540

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bochum U19 vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf U19 – 21 April 2018. Soccerway. 22 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Teenager Maxwell Gyamfi signs professional contract with VfL Bochum. ghanaweb.com. 10 June 2019. 22 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Ghanaian defender Maxwell Gyamfi joins Hamburg SV. ghanaweb.com. 1 September 2020. 22 July 2022.
  4. Web site: German side Hamburger SV signs Maxwell Gyamfi. ghanasoccernet.com. 2 September 2020. 22 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Hamburger SV II vs. LSK Hansa – 6 September 2020. Soccerway. 22 July 2022.
  6. Web site: FCS, Halle und Meppen an HSV-Talent Maxwell Gyamfi dran. German. FCS, Halle and Meppen on HSV talent Maxwell Gyamfi. Julian. Koch. liga3-online.de. 30 May 2022. 22 July 2022. Gyamfi was seeded as a regular and also wore the captain's armband. However, he did not get a new contract and is therefore now on the market on a free transfer..
  7. Web site: German side VfL Osnabruck sign Ghanaian defender Maxwell Gyamfi. sportsworldghana.com. 25 June 2022. 22 July 2022.
  8. Web site: VfL bestätigt Gyamfi-Verpflichtung: "Hat uns absolut überzeugt". German. VfL confirm Gyamfi signing: "We were absolutely convinced". Kevin. Jung. liga3-online.de. 25 June 2022. 22 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Osnabrück vs. MSV Duisburg – 22 July 2022. Soccerway. 22 July 2022.
  10. Web site: "Bleibt uns noch länger erhalten": VfL verlängert mit Maxwell Gyamfi. German. "Long stay with us": VfL extend with Maxwell Gyamfi. Nicolas. Bartsch. liga3-online.de. 20 November 2022. 2 January 2023.
  11. Web site: Germany – M. Gyamfi – Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway. 22 July 2022.