Caleb Yirenkyi #3

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Another product of the famous Right to Dream Academy, Yirenkyi joined Danish side FC Nordsjælland in 2024 and was the toast of Ghana fans after two appearances in last year’s Kirin Cup. A powerful, skilful and versatile performer, adept box-to-box or as a right-wing back, he is often compared to Michael Essien, who is now one of his coaches in Denmark. On Essien’s influence, Yirenkyi says: “He can coach and impact everyone and anyone. We learn a lot from him and are very grateful to have such a guy.” Yirenkyi arrived at the World Cup after months of transfer speculation linking him with England’s biggest sides. His club and international teammate Prince Amoako Junior told Joy Sports in January: “He doesn’t see himself the way we see him because he’s a very humble guy. But Caleb is insane, he’s crazily good. He’s a superstar, and I tell him so every time.”

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