Jonah Kusi-Asare is a player of Bayern Munich
At just 17 years old, Jonah Kusi-Asare is already making waves at Bayern Munich with his eye-catching performances and immense potential.
The towering forward is regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents and is eligible to represent Ghana internationally.
Having earned a spot in Bayern Munich’s first-team setup, Kusi-Asare’s name has started to gain recognition, an incredible achievement for someone still in his teens.
But who is this teenage sensation being tipped as one of Europe’s next big strikers, and why has he suddenly become a topic of discussion among German football fans?
This article sheds light on Jonah Kusi-Asare’s journey, tracing his path from Sweden’s youth ranks to Bayern Munich’s elite setup.
Born on July 4, 2007, in Solna, Sweden, Kusi-Asare is the son of former Swedish-Ghanaian footballer Jones Kusi-Asare, while his mother hails from Finland.
As a result, he is eligible to represent Sweden, Ghana, and Finland at the international level.
He began his football journey in the youth setup of IF Brommapojkarna before moving to AIK in January 2023.
Just months later, on August 28, he made history as the youngest player ever to feature for AIK in Sweden’s top flight, debuting at just 16 years, 1 month, and 24 days old.
He went on to make four league appearances that season, showcasing glimpses of the talent that attracted international attention.
On February 1, 2024, Kusi-Asare took a major step in his career by signing with German giants Bayern Munich for a reported fee of €4.5 million.
Initially joining the club’s under-19 squad, he was quickly promoted to Bayern Munich II ahead of the 2024–25 season.
He made his debut for the reserve side on August 30, 2024, featuring in a 1–1 draw against DJK Vilzing in the Regionalliga Bayern.
His steady rise continued with a first-team call-up for a Bundesliga match against Mainz 05 on December 14, 2024.
Just a few weeks later, he experienced his first taste of senior action in a friendly against Red Bull Salzburg on January 6, 2025, coming off the bench to replace Michael Olise in a commanding 6–0 victory.
Kusi-Asare’s potential has drawn praise from Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, who expressed his excitement about having him in the squad.
“Jonah Kusi-Asare is a young striker with enormous potential. He has all the attributes: he’s technically strong, fast, tall, very robust for his age, and an excellent finisher. We’re very pleased that he’ll be playing for FC Bayern in the future,” he said.
Although Kusi-Asare has yet to make an appearance for Sweden’s senior national team, he has represented the country at youth level, playing for the U16 and U17 teams. This means he remains eligible to represent the Black Stars.
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