First Name: Charles

Last Name: ANKAPONG

Date of Birth: 22/05/1993

Nationality: Ghana

EU-Passport:  No

Height (cm): 170

Weight (kg): 56

Maritual status: single

Preferred Position:  Midfielder - central, defensive

Other Position:  Midfielder - central, playmaker / Midfielder - central, attacking / Midfielder - right

Current Club: Tema Youth FC

Contract Expiration: Free

Current Club league's name: Polytank Division 1 League

Level of the league: Level 2 - 2nd highest Pro League in Country

Type of Player´s Registration:  Professional

Foot:  both - but right preferred

Players Profile: Charles Ankapong popularly known as Gyasi is a young gifted central/defensive midfielder. He is an outstanding, physical and a powerhouse midfielder.

He looks like Kaka for his technical skills and like Essien for the combativeness. His skills are exhibited equally well on defence and on the attack. He tackles hard, marks effectively, dependably wins his 1 x 1 encounters, and recovers many balls for the team. He is an intelligent player and a devoted competitor. He is absolutely a player to keep a close eye on.

Strength : The player has the ability to tackle and intimidate outstanding opponents. Exhibits tireless running and astute passing ability. He has abundant strength & stamina and difficult to beat. High work rate and commitment. He has good vision and applies himself across the entire pitch.

Defensive Tactics : He plays in front of the back four, breaking up opposing attacking movements. His tough yet accurate tackling and his perfect short passing exemplify a typical defensive midfielder. He tackles well to wins the 50-50 ball and he safely distribute it to more attacking-minded players. Not all of his tackles are clean, but they are always spectacular and entertaining. His placement and vision in matches is excellent. He is an intelligent player and a devoted competitor. His effort for the team is indefatigable and his mental attitude is outstanding.

Speed & Agility : Exhibits excellent pace on the pitch with good possession skills. Receives the ball well and passes quick and accurately.

Attitude : Quick and fast, abundant stamina, very aggressive, shoots very well, creative, fearless, combats very well, good in decoy runs, supports very well, good finisher too.

Achievements: 2007 - Top Scorer Eastern Region Zonal inter-school competition with 8 goals in 7 matches.
2007 - Won 2nd place with his school in the 2007 Eastern Region Zonal inter-school competition

Other Information: He sign his first professional contract on the 2nd December,2009