Ali Fuseini
Encyclopedia
Ali Fuseini is a Ghana
ian footballer who plays for Lincoln City
as a midfielder
.
on September 12, 2006. Although he was an unused sub on that occasion, the quick-thinking, attacking midfielder will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former youth team prospects such as Paul Robinson
and establish himself as a first team squad regular. He since went on to make several more appearances for the first team.
Fuseini was born and brought up in Accra, the capital of Ghana, but followed his mum Mariam, a nurse, to Catford South-East London, in 2000. Once at St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath
, he discovered he had a talent for football, and was soon playing in midfield for Sunday league team Dulmore Albion, based in Brockley Rise. It was there he was seen by Millwall scout Jamie Martin, who signed him up for a scholarship aged 16.
"It felt very different coming to a professional club, after just playing Sunday football," said Fuseini. He soon signed YTS forms,to his mum's relief. His first competitive game for the club was a rude awakening - a 6-0 defeat by Arsenal. "I was confident going into the game, though," he said. "I wanted to impress. It needed to be all about me focussing on my game - and that is what I did."
Fuseini tore a medial knee ligament in his first season as an U18, and missed almost two months of football. But when Joe Little was made head of the Millwall youth academy in August, he put him back in the position he loves best. And soon the move paid dividends.
A senior appearance for Millwall in the pre-season friendly at Crawley on August 15 followed, with Fuseini earning praise from then-boss Nigel Spackman
, who watched the game. The teenager then played the first three reserve games of the season, scoring against Wycombe. And when Millwall's opening few results went badly, Spackman called up Fuseini to the Millwall first team squad.
"I was nervous, but I always am very nervous before I go out on the pitch. But as soon as you go out on the pitch, you have to just concentrate on your own game, and that's what I tried to do. I thought I did okay and I was really pleased with myself." Under Spackman, and under caretaker Willie Donachie
Fuseini continued to become a regular in the Millwall squad.
In the 2007-08 season
, Fuseini scored his first goal for the Lions, in a 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers, but after Millwall signed midfielder Jimmy Abdou Fuseini found himself mainly used as a substitute. Fuseini was part of the Millwall squad which got to the playoff final during the 2008-09 season after beating Leeds in the playoff semis, Millwall went on to lose against Scunthorpe. The following season Fuseini played a bit part role in the Millwall squad got promoted at the end of the 2009-10 season after beating Swindon Town in the playoff final. But after gaining promotion to The Championship Fuseini's contract wasn't renewed by Millwall. Shortly after leaving Millwall Fuseini had a short trial with Leeds United. On July 23, he played as a trialist for Crystal Palace against Exeter City, starting the game in central midfield before switching to left back in the second; although are unlikely to offer him a deal. On August 4, Sky Sports
reported that Leeds were considering offering Fuseini a contract.
In September 2010, he joined Leyton Orient
on trial, appearing four times for the reserve team in the course of a month long trial.
club Lincoln City
.
In May 2011 he was made available for transfer by the club after a mass clear out of players following relegation from the Football League.
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian footballer who plays for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Millwall
He joined Millwall from Sunday league football and made his first-team debut against GillinghamGillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
on September 12, 2006. Although he was an unused sub on that occasion, the quick-thinking, attacking midfielder will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former youth team prospects such as Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson (footballer born 1982)
Paul Robinson is an English professional footballer. He currently plays as a defender for Millwall.Robinson began his career as a trainee with Millwall, turning professional in August 2001. Later that month he joined Fisher Athletic on loan to gain some first team experience...
and establish himself as a first team squad regular. He since went on to make several more appearances for the first team.
Fuseini was born and brought up in Accra, the capital of Ghana, but followed his mum Mariam, a nurse, to Catford South-East London, in 2000. Once at St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath
St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath
St Josephs Academy was an all boys Roman Catholic academy located in Blackheath, London, United Kingdom.Saint Joseph’s Academy began life in 1860 as an extension of the work of the Brothers in Saint Joseph’s College, Clapham. Bishop Grant asked them to start a new school in Saint George’s parish,...
, he discovered he had a talent for football, and was soon playing in midfield for Sunday league team Dulmore Albion, based in Brockley Rise. It was there he was seen by Millwall scout Jamie Martin, who signed him up for a scholarship aged 16.
"It felt very different coming to a professional club, after just playing Sunday football," said Fuseini. He soon signed YTS forms,to his mum's relief. His first competitive game for the club was a rude awakening - a 6-0 defeat by Arsenal. "I was confident going into the game, though," he said. "I wanted to impress. It needed to be all about me focussing on my game - and that is what I did."
Fuseini tore a medial knee ligament in his first season as an U18, and missed almost two months of football. But when Joe Little was made head of the Millwall youth academy in August, he put him back in the position he loves best. And soon the move paid dividends.
A senior appearance for Millwall in the pre-season friendly at Crawley on August 15 followed, with Fuseini earning praise from then-boss Nigel Spackman
Nigel Spackman
Nigel James Spackman is an English football manager and former player. He was formerly a midfield player who was an integral part of the much-admired Liverpool team of 1988...
, who watched the game. The teenager then played the first three reserve games of the season, scoring against Wycombe. And when Millwall's opening few results went badly, Spackman called up Fuseini to the Millwall first team squad.
"I was nervous, but I always am very nervous before I go out on the pitch. But as soon as you go out on the pitch, you have to just concentrate on your own game, and that's what I tried to do. I thought I did okay and I was really pleased with myself." Under Spackman, and under caretaker Willie Donachie
Willie Donachie
William Donachie is a Scottish former professional footballer. He won 35 full caps for Scotland, playing in the 1978 World Cup.-Career:...
Fuseini continued to become a regular in the Millwall squad.
In the 2007-08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, Fuseini scored his first goal for the Lions, in a 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers, but after Millwall signed midfielder Jimmy Abdou Fuseini found himself mainly used as a substitute. Fuseini was part of the Millwall squad which got to the playoff final during the 2008-09 season after beating Leeds in the playoff semis, Millwall went on to lose against Scunthorpe. The following season Fuseini played a bit part role in the Millwall squad got promoted at the end of the 2009-10 season after beating Swindon Town in the playoff final. But after gaining promotion to The Championship Fuseini's contract wasn't renewed by Millwall. Shortly after leaving Millwall Fuseini had a short trial with Leeds United. On July 23, he played as a trialist for Crystal Palace against Exeter City, starting the game in central midfield before switching to left back in the second; although are unlikely to offer him a deal. On August 4, Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
reported that Leeds were considering offering Fuseini a contract.
In September 2010, he joined Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on trial, appearing four times for the reserve team in the course of a month long trial.
Lincoln City
On 31 January 2011, he signed for League TwoFootball League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
In May 2011 he was made available for transfer by the club after a mass clear out of players following relegation from the Football League.