Gedion Zelalem

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gedion Zelalem
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 26, 1997(1997-01-26)
Age	27
Birthplace	Berlin
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Aquarius

Gedion Zelalem Biography

Gedion Zelalem is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on January 26, 1997 in Berlin, Germany. Midfielder who joined Arsenal’s senior club in 2014 after playing a season in their youth program.

He joined center back Per Mertesacker on Arsenal in 2014.

Gedion Zelalem (born January 26, 1997) is a German-born American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York City FC.

Zelalem emigrated to the United States with his father in 2006, following his mother’s death in the previous year, and settled in Washington, D.C.. He played with several teams: first with MSC United, Bethesda Soccer Club and BNC Revolution, before joining the elite club team Olney Rangers and the varsity team at Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County, Maryland.

He was born in Berlin, Germany.

Gedion Zelalem Net Worth

Gedion Zelalem is one of the richest Soccer Player from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gedion Zelalem 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played youth soccer for Hertha BSC.

He joined Germany’s under-17 team in 2013.

Zelalem was born in Berlin, Germany, to Ethiopian parents. He started playing football at the age of five for German club BFC Germania 1888. After this, he changed to Bundesliga side Hertha BSC’s academy.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gedion Zelalem Dating?

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Following these strong performances, Zelalem stated that he hoped to make a few appearances during the 2013–14 season. He remained in the team for the Emirates Cup match against Galatasaray on August 4, but was unable to keep Arsenal from sliding to a 2–1 defeat. Zelalem was selected on the bench in Arsenal’s second Premier League game of the season, a 3–1 victory over Fulham on August 24, but did not make an appearance. However, on September 10 Zelalem announced on Twitter that he had sustained an injury that would keep him out of action for up to two months. Although he announced his return to training in late October, Arsène Wenger confirmed that he would not be fit enough for the League Cup match against Chelsea on October 29, dismissing a previous rumor. He returned to action for Arsenal’s youth side a week later in a UEFA Youth League fixture against Borussia Dortmund on November 6, playing the entire match in a 2–2 draw.

Facts & Trivia

Gedion Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Gedion Zelalem celebrates birthday on January 26 of every year.

Arsenal scout Danny Karbassiyoon discovered Zelalem in the United States playing for Olney Rangers during a Dallas Cup match. After contacting his coaches, Zelalem was flown to London for summer training with the Arsenal youth academy; following the end of this camp, he was offered a permanent place in the Academy. Zelalem started out playing in Arsenal’s under-16s squad, before graduating into the under-21s in April 2013. His début for the under-21 side came against Liverpool U21 that month, but was unable to prevent Arsenal slipping to a 3–2 defeat at Anfield; however, he drew praise for his performance. He made his second appearance for the side less than a week later in a 3–2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers U21, once again drawing praise for his performance.

What happened Gideon zelalem?

Gedion currently lives in the United States , where he is pursuing his professional career.

How old is Gedion Zelalem?

25 years (January 26, 1997)

Where is zelalem?

New York City FC

Does Arsenal have any American players?

Daniel Karbassiyoon (born August 10, 1984) is an American former professional soccer player who played for English sides Arsenal, Ipswich Town and Burnley. He is currently working as a scout for Arsenal in North America.

What kind of name is zelalem?

According to a user from Ethiopia, the name Zelalem means “Eternal , forever”. 4 people from the United States and Canada agree the name Zelalem is of Amharic / Eritrea origin and means “Forever”.