Kevin Osei (born 26 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French National 2 club Aubagne FC
 Osei warming up for Carlisle United in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Marseille, France | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AUBAGNE F.C. | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2003 | Olympique Saint Maximinois | ||
| 2003–2009 | Marseille | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2014 | Marseille | 1 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Aviron Bayonnais (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Marseille II | 47 | (8) |
| 2014–2015 | Beveren | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | Carlisle United | 9 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Spartak Pleven | 21 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Lokomotiv GO | 21 | (1) |
| 2019 | Perlis F.A. | ||
| 2019–2020 | Aubagne | 7 | (2) |
| 2020– | UKM F.C. | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:31, 10 November 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editKevin joined Marseille when he was 12 from Olympique Saint Maximinois. He went through their youth system, winning many youth trophies, including "Championnat National des 16 ans"[1] (Under 16 National Championship), after reaching with his team in 2008 the Under 16 final stage for the first time in Marseille's history.[2] He went on to join Marseille's first team in 2009, after signing an "Elite" contract[3] (2 years as a trainee and 3 years as a professional). His first professional match with Marseille was against AEL Limassol in the UEFA Europa League[4]
Beveren
editOsei signed a six-month contract with Belgian Jupiler Pro League club Beveren in January 2015.[5][6]
Carlisle United
editOsei penned a six-month deal with the option to extend on 28 July 2015 with English League Two club Carlisle United following a successful trial spell.[7] On 23 December Osei was released by the club by mutual consent.[8]
Spartak Pleven
editOn 18 October 2016, Osei joined Bulgarian Second League club Spartak Pleven.[9] He was released at the end of the season.[10]
Lokomotiv GO
editOn 15 September 2017, Osei joined another Second League club, Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa.[11] He left the club at the end of the 2017–18 season.[12]
Perlis FA
editIn January 2019 it was announced that Osei had signed a one-year contract with Perlis F.A. in the Malaysia Premier League,[13] however in February 2019 Perlis were disqualified from the tournament.[14]
Aubagne
editIn October 2019, Osei signed for French Championnat National 3 side Aubagne FC.[15]
UKM
editIn February 2020, Osei returned to Malaysia, signing for UKM F.C.[16]
International career
editOsei has expressed his desire to play for Ghana.[17][18][19] He was meant to take part in the 2011 African Youth Championship, but because of delays in obtaining his Ghanaian passport, he wasn't eligible to play for the Ghana U20 national team.[20] He continues to follow Ghanaian national teams in every competition they are engaged in.[21]
References
edit- ^ Autres championnats (in French). fff.fr.
- ^ Le Journal des Jeunes (in French) Archived 12 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine. om.net (Olympique de Marseille).
- ^ Kevin Osei. lfp.fr.
- ^ [1]. UEFA.com.
- ^ [2] Beveren Official Website
- ^ [3] rtbf.be
- ^ [4] Carlisle United Official Website.
- ^ "Forward leaves the club by mutual consent". www.carlisleunited.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ^ "Спартак (Плевен) картотекира втори бивш юноша на Олимпик (Марсилия)" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 18 October 2016.
- ^ "Спартак (Плевен) започна подготовка с изцяло нов състав" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Локомотив (ГО) се подсили с две нови попълнения" (in Bulgarian). lokomotivgo.com. 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Локо ГО започна подготовка за новото първенство" (in Bulgarian). lokomotivgo.com. 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Kevin Osei (ex-OM) rebondit en Malaisie". Football 365 (in French). 25 January 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "MFL BATALKAN PENYERTAAN PERLIS DALAM LIGA MALAYSIA". Malaysian Football League (in Malay). Retrieved 21 February 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "L'Aubagne FC recrute deux anciens de l'OM!" (in French). actufoot.com. 11 October 2019.
- ^ "UKM FC ikat tiga import baharu" [UKM FC tied three new imports] (in Malay). hmetro.com.my. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Kevin opts for Ghana Archived 12 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. gfmsports.com.
- ^ Talk show le phoceen 27/05/12 Archived 7 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine. lephoceen.fr.
- ^ [5] Archived 15 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine. ghanasoccernet.com.
- ^ "Kevin Osei dropped for Ghana African Youth Championships squad". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ [6] Archived 20 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine. ghanasoccernet.com.
External links
edit- Osei et ndoumbou bientot pros. lequipe.fr (in French)
- Entretien avec Kevin Osei je suis a 100 marseillais. lequipe.fr (in French)
- Om deux renforts pour le futur bientot signes. footmercato.net (in French)
- Les yeux dans Osei. footmercato.net (in French)
- Kevin Osei at Soccerway