- He is a former professional football player
- He is currently a German football manager for club Schalke 04
- He played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup final with Brazil
Gerald Asamoah is a former professional football player from Ghana whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $12 million and is currently the manager of Schalke 04.
During his active playing years, he played as a forward and has bonded most of his career to Schalke 04.
Before joining Schalke 04, Asamoah played at Hannover 96 which was the start of his career before signing for Schalke where he spent 11 years of his career till retirement and the club offered him a first-team managerial role.
While playing for Schalke, the forward won the DFB-Pokal twice and was a runner-up in the Bundesliga four times.
He also played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Germany, where they lost to Brazil. He left the club after 11 years and had spells at TSG Hoffenheim, Greuther Furth and St. Pauli before he retired in 2014.
After his retirement, he remained at Schalke in a variety of coaching and administrative roles then in 2021, he was appointed as the club’s first-team manager.
Gerald Asamoah Biography
| Full name | Gerald Asamoah |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Place of birth | Mampong, Ghana |
| Date of birth | October 3 1978 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Gerald Asamoah has an impressive amount of net worth in 2023 estimated to be $12 million from his career earnings as a player, a manager and a businessman.
In the course of his 11-year career as a forward player for Schalke 04, Gerald earned about $20 million in salary, bonuses and other incentives.
In his active playing years with the club, he was one of the highest-paid players and fans were willing to pay a premium to see him play.
Gerald Asamoah. Photo/Sky Sports
After retirement from active playing, Asamoah got an opportunity to work as Schalke’s first-team manager where he currently works and is paid about $2 million every year for his managerial role.
Apart from his career earnings, Gerald also has some endorsements and business ventures and all these have greatly contributed to his wealth.
His net worth will continue to grow as he is still earning as a manager and has several business ventures that he runs.
Personal Life
Gerald Asamoah was born on October 3 1978 in Mampong, Ghana to parents of the country’s descent who emigrated to Germany when the player was still young.
He has a younger brother Lewis Asamoah who is also a footballer though he played for non-professional clubs in Germany.
The family settled in Hannover where he started playing at a young age and joined the youth academy of Hannover 96, making his professional debut for the club.
His family was struggling to make ends meet and Asamoah pressed hard on his talent to see his family succeed despite the hard circumstances surrounding them at home.
He became one of the best young players in Germany and was called up to the German national team where he represented them at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and finished runners-up.
Asamoah also played for Germany at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship twice.
He then joined Schalke 04 where he had a successful playing career for 11 years and retired in 2014. After his retirement, he was appointed as the club’s first-team manager up to date.
Asamoah is married with three children and is a devout Christian.
Career
Gerald Asamoah is a former German professional footballer who currently works as a first-team manager for club Schalke 04.
He began his career with Hannover 96 youth team and made his professional debut for the club before joining Schalke 04 where he had a successful career for 11 years.
Gerald Asamoah. Photo/Stern
While playing for Schalke, he won the DFB-Pokal twice and was a runner-up in the Bundesliga four times.
Still with Schalke, he played in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA Championships.
He also played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup final with Germany. After leaving Schalke, he had spells with TSG Hoffenheim, Greuther Furth and St. Pauli before retiring in 2014.
He is currently Schalke’s first-team manager.
Luxury Collection
As reflected in his net worth, Asamoah is a wealthy man who can afford the best rides and lifestyle in the world. However, we don’t know about the cars he owns.
FAQs
How old is he?
45 years old
What is his nationality?
German
What is his net worth in 2023?
$12 million
Does he still play?
No
What is he doing in 2023?
He is Schalke’s First-team manager.
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