Ex-Ghana Defender Christian Gyan Also Known As ‘Atta Rasta’ Reported Dead After A Battle With Cancer.

Ex-Ghana international, Christian Gyan, who played for Feyenoord and Wrexham has sadly passed on at the age of 43.

The FIFA U17 World Cup winner died after losing his battle with cancer.

Wat een verschrikkelijk nieuws, brok in de keel.. RIP Christian Gyan! ♥️💫 pic.twitter.com/PM7ZsPaZnR

— Silvana ♥️🤍 (@SilvanaFRFC1908) December 29, 2021

Gyan who was also known as “Atta Rasta” died on Wednesday morning at a hospital in Netherlands where he has been living for most of his years.

Aged 43, Gyan was a member of the Ghana squad that won Gold at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Ecuador.

https://twitter.com/FeyeNody/status/1476199797359099911?s=20

Christian Gyan has died at the age of 43. RIP King pic.twitter.com/euLSN546EP

— Football 24/7 (@Foet247Benelux) December 29, 2021

Gyan signed for Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1996. During the following season he was sent on loan to Excelsior.

After only a couple of months Feyenoord recalled the defender, and he made his debut for Feyenoord that same season.

R.I.P KING ! #christiangyan 🙏🏽❤️😢 pic.twitter.com/43U9i9OJjp

— Pierre van Hooijdonk (@pierrevh17) December 29, 2021

Gyan remained with Feyenoord for the next eight seasons where he became a “Cult Hero” after emerging to be fans favourite.

Rest In Power Christian Gyan 🕊 https://t.co/EFe0Y1vgQM

— Rahman osman (@iamrahmanosman) December 29, 2021

The former Black Stars defender played in the 2002 UEFA Cup Final against Borussia Dortmund with Feyenoord winning 3-2 in the end.

Gyan also won a Dutch League Championship and a Johan Cruijff Schaal with Feyenoord during his time.

🌹Rest in peace, Christian Gyan🌹
1978 – 2021 pic.twitter.com/jJ81aegFmV

— KuipTalk (@KuipTalk) December 29, 2021

In September 2017 supporters of Feyenoord collected an amount of €35,000 for him to support his medical bills during an Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and NAC Breda.

Rust zacht, Christian Gyan. ♥️

We zullen je nooit vergeten…

— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) December 29, 2021

Gyan played 23 matches for the Ghana senior national team.

😔💗 never forget ☆#christiangyan https://t.co/NEcOSKyPhJ

— Patricia (@Donderdesign) December 29, 2021

Source: MyGhanaMedia.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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