Christian Atsu (1992–2023) — Ghanaian professional footballer.

• Full name: Christian Atsu Twasam
• Date of birth: 10 January 1992
• Place of birth: Ada Foah, Ghana
• Nationality: Ghana
• Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder
• Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Club career (selected)

• Snehalen / local youth clubs: Early youth in Ghana
• FC Porto (Portugal): Joined Porto’s youth setup and Porto B, developing as a promising winger
• Viitorul Constanța (loan, Romania): Early loan spell to gain senior experience
• Rio Ave (loan, Portugal): Continued development on loan
• Newcastle United (England): Transferred in 2013 — notable Premier League spells, impressing with pace and dribbling; had loan spells elsewhere while contracted to Newcastle
• Everton (loan, England): Short-term loan
• Hazard (loan spells and later moves): Subsequent career included moves in Europe and Turkey
• Hatayspor (Turkey): Played in the Turkish Süper Lig later in his career

International career — Ghana

• Regular Ghana national team player (the Black Stars), known for appearances at Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
• Member of Ghana squads across multiple AFCON editions, contributing with goals and assists from wide positions.

Style of play

• Pacey, direct winger capable of taking on full-backs.
• Good dribbling skills, creative with crosses and cutbacks; able to play on either flank or as an attacking midfielder.

Personal and legacy

• Atsu was widely respected for his humility and charitable work off the pitch, supporting communities in Ghana.
• Tragically, Christian Atsu died in February 2023 following an earthquake in southern Turkey; his passing was mourned by the global football community and fans in Ghana.

Honours

• Notable club and individual honours include domestic youth and cup competitions during his time in Portugal and recognition for his international performances with Ghana.