Asumah Abubakar Kepez Scout Report
Asumah Abubakar
Quick Answer
Asumah Abubakar played for Willem II and MVV Maastricht in the Netherlands, SC Kriens in Switzerland and Lustenau in Austria before joining Kepez on 22 July 2026, a forward holding Portuguese and Ghanaian citizenship. His biggest strength is the goal output he produced in the Swiss Challenge League; the key watch point is that his first season at Kepez has not yet been observed.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Asumah Abubakar-Ankrah |
| Date of birth | 10 May 1997 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana |
| Nationality | Portugal / Ghana |
| Primary position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | 15 |
| Current club | Kepez (22 July 2026) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Portuguese academy clubs | Portugal — Portugal U19 caps |
| 2016 | Willem II | Netherlands Eredivisie — professional debut 2 April 2016 |
| 2018-2019 | MVV Maastricht | Netherlands |
| 2019-2021 | SC Kriens | Switzerland Challenge League — finished 3rd in the league scoring charts, named Player of the Year |
| 2021-2026 | Lustenau | Austria |
| 2026-present | Kepez | Azerbaijan Premier League |
Born in Kumasi, Abubakar built his European career in Portugal and represented Portugal’s U19 side. He made his professional debut in the Eredivisie for Willem II on 2 April 2016, then moved to MVV Maastricht. At SC Kriens in Switzerland he scored his first professional goal against FC Aarau on 28 July 2019 and finished third in the league scoring charts in consecutive seasons, being named the Challenge League’s Player of the Year in his second season. He then moved to Lustenau in Austria. He joined Kepez on 22 July 2026, signing through 30 June 2027.
Playing Style & Assessment
Abubakar offers a centre-forward profile built on experience across multiple European leagues, standing out for his finishing and movement quality inside the box.
Strengths
- Proven goal output — Finishing third in the league scoring charts in two consecutive seasons at SC Kriens points to genuine finishing capacity.
- Individual award pedigree — Being named the Challenge League’s Player of the Year points to a standout performance at that level.
- Five-country adaptation experience — Having played in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and now Azerbaijan points to broad adaptation capacity.
Development Areas
- New-signing risk — His performances at Kepez have not yet been observed, so the adaptation process is uncertain.
- Age — At 29, he is in the mature rather than developmental phase of his career.
- Recent form data — Detailed public statistics on his final season at Lustenau remain limited.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced, multi-country forward with proven goal output in Switzerland; could be a competitive option for mid-to-upper-table Süper Lig sides looking for goal output, though his first season at Kepez should be observed.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig starting-level option (first-season form pending) |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven goal output |
| Key risk | New-signing risk |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Asumah Abubakar? A forward holding Portuguese and Ghanaian citizenship who played in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria before joining Kepez in July 2026.
What award did Asumah Abubakar win? He was named the Swiss Challenge League’s Player of the Year while at SC Kriens.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- SportsWorldGhana — Asumah Abubakar Kepez transfer news
- Transfermarkt — Asumah Abubakar profile and career data
- GhanaSoccernet — Asumah Abubakar Kepez news
