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Asamoah Gyan
Ghana · 90s/2000s attacker / forward · $2 on $10 budget
💰 Is Asamoah Gyan worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Signature: 2010 WC heartbreak
Did you know? Did you know? At $2, Asamoah Gyan leaves you exactly $8 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 8 budget picks or 2 mid-tier players.
📖 About Asamoah Gyan
Ghana's all-time top scorer. Penalty miss vs Uruguay in 2010 World Cup quarterfinal still haunts Africa. Six AFCONs, three World Cups.
Asamoah Gyan peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
📊 Quick stats — Asamoah Gyan
$2
Price
Attacker
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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Ghana
4
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 AFCON ⚽ Golden Boot
📋 Build a $10 squad with Asamoah Gyan (cheapest XI)
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🎮 Asamoah Gyan TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
81
Overall
79
Pace
81
Shooting
73
Passing
80
Dribbling
40
Defending
77
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Asamoah Gyan actually plays
Asamoah Gyan is a old-school technician — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Asamoah Gyan competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Asamoah Gyan vs his rivals at $2
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Asamoah Gyan
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Asamoah Gyan:
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🧠 Asamoah Gyan in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Asamoah Gyan: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.
When to avoid Asamoah Gyan: Almost never — at $2 Asamoah Gyan is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Ghana isn't your theme.
Best formation for Asamoah Gyan: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).
🎲 Asamoah Gyan fan facts
- Era classification: 90s/2000s — had their peak between roughly 1995 and 2010.
- Country squad mate count: 5 other Ghana legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 140 attacker / forwards indexed total. Asamoah Gyan ranks roughly 90 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Asamoah Gyan and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $5.
- Signature highlight: 2010 WC heartbreak.
❓ FAQ — Asamoah Gyan
Is Asamoah Gyan worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Who can I pair with Asamoah Gyan in a $10 squad?
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Asamoah Gyan play?
Asamoah Gyan is a attacker / forward for Ghana.
What is Asamoah Gyan famous for?
2010 WC heartbreak
Are there cheaper alternatives to Asamoah Gyan?
Yes: Jack Grealish ($1), Richarlison ($1), Chicharito (Hernandez) ($1), Hidemasa Morita ($1).
What era did Asamoah Gyan play in?
Asamoah Gyan is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Asamoah Gyan peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
Did Asamoah Gyan win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 AFCON, ⚽ Golden Boot.
What FIFA-style overall would Asamoah Gyan have?
Based on our $2 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Asamoah Gyan would be roughly OVR 81.
Best formation to use Asamoah Gyan in?
4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).