Joetex Asamoah Frimpong

Infobox Football biography
playername = Joetex Asamoah Frimpong


fullname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|4|17
cityofbirth = Accra
countryofbirth = Ghana
height = height|m=1.77
nickname =
position = Striker
currentclub = Young Boys
clubnumber = 31
youthyears = 1997-2000
2000
2001-2002
2002-2003
youthclubs = Niger Tornadoes F.C.
Katsina United
Gabros F.C.
El-Kanemi Warriors
years = 2003-2006
2006
2006-2007
2007-
clubs = Enyimba
→ Al-Nasr "(loan)"
CS Sfaxien
Young Boys
caps(goals) =
10 (3)
10 (5)
nationalyears =
nationalteam = Ghana
nationalcaps(goals) = 10 (1)
pcupdate = September 11, 2007
ntupdate =

Joetex Asamoah Frimpong (born April 17, 1982 in Accra Ghana Web - [http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/pop-up.php?ID=94 Player profile] , accessed 19th August 2006 ] ) is a Ghanaian football striker who currently plays for Young Boys.

Career

Club career

Frimpong began his career in Nigeria with Gabros of Nnewi and El-Kanemi, where he became top scorer and earned a move to Enyimba F.C. . He won the CAF African Champions League with Enyimba in 2003 and 2004, scoring a total of 14 goals, but he missed the 2005 competition through injury [ BBC News - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/4222960.stm Frimpong doubtful for Enyimba] , accessed 7th September 2005 ] .

He signed on loan for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nasr on 3 February 2006 [ Ghana Web - [http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=98731 JoeTex to join Al-Nasr club] , accessed 3rd February 2006 ] , with an option to make the deal permanent. He left the club on 7 April 2006 [ Ghana Web - [http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=102309 JoeTex completes loan deal in Saudi-Arabia] , accessed 7th April 2006 ] , scoring 3 goals in 10 appearances MTN Football - [http://www.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=6213 Player profile] , accessed 9th December 2006 ] .

Frimpong signed for CS Sfaxien of Tunisia later in 2006, and made an immediate impact in the group stages of the CAF Champions League. He scored a vital goal in the first-leg of the final

In November 2006 Frimpong expressed a desire for a move to Europe [ Fifa.com - [http://fifa.com/en/news/feature/0,1451,125300,00.html Frimpong seeks CAF treble] , accessed 9th November 2006 ] and on 16 February 2007 his wish was granted, after he signed a three-year deal with Swiss Premier side BSC Young Boys [ BBC News - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6367905.stm Frimpong moves to Switzerland] , accessed 16th February 2007 ] . He made his league debut for the club on 25 February 2007, in a 3-1 victory over FC Thun; Frimpong celebrated his debut with two goals [ BBC News - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6395481.stm Frimpong impresses on Swiss debut] , accessed 25th February 2007 ] .

In September 2007 Frimpong was handed a four-match ban and given a fine of 1,100 US dollars after assaulting St. Gallen player Jürgen Gjasula during a league match. The Swiss FA decided not to give him the maximum six match ban after video evidence showed that he was provoked by Gjasula [ BBC News - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6987805.stm Frimpong handed four-match ban] , accessed 11th September 2007 ] .

International career

Frimpong was initially invited to the Nigerian U-23 side, but was dropped when the coach was informed of his true nationality

Frimpong was a member of the Ghana Squad that played in the 2006 African Cup of Nations. He was however not selected into the Ghana Squad that played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, having spent a large part of last year out injured and then failing to shine at this year's 2006 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

On 7 February 2007, Joetex continued his excellent performances at the International level by scoring his 1st goal for Ghana in their 4-1 victory over Nigeria in London [ Fifa.com - [http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/index/0,2527,131396,00.html?articleid=131396 Ghana hammer Nigerians in London ] , accessed 16th February 2007 ]

Honors

* African Champions League - Winner 2003, 2004
* 2 Nigerian League Titles - Winner with [http://championsleague.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Player_ID=43 Enyimba FC]
* 2006 Tunisian FA Cup [http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=111881] - Winner
* 2005 Nigeria FA Cup - Winner
* Greatest African Champions League Goalscorer (14 goals)
* 2005 Nigerian League Most Valuable Player
* Joint Top scorer with 17 goals in the Nigerian National Premier League

Trivia

The recent success/popularity of Frimpong has led to the creation of a new expression, "Frimping Yourself." To "frimp" means to act in the style of Joetex Asamoah Frimpong by demonstrating incredible pace and acceleration, but having extremely inconsistent shooting accuracy. You will make shots from over 30 meters in between 6 defenders, but somehow manage to miss an open net from 5 meters.

References

External links

* [http://www.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=6213 MTN CAF African Champions League Profile]
* [http://www.ghanafa.org/ Ghana Football Association] - official website
* [http://discussions.ghanaweb.com/viewforum.php?f=2/ Ghanaweb Football Forum] - Ghana Football Fan Forum