Asamoah Gyan has shared how the 2006 FIFA World Cup became a turning point in his career, catapulting him onto the world stage and elevating his status in global football.

Looking back on Ghana’s historic World Cup debut in Germany, the former Black Stars captain recalled how he went from playing in Italy’s Serie B to earning international acclaim thanks to his standout performances.

Gyan shared that his World Cup performances persuaded Udinese Calcio to recall him, confident he was now ready for Serie A. His impressive showing also reportedly drew the attention of top European clubs, with Russian side FC Lokomotiv Moscow reportedly tabled a lucrative offer.

The former striker also revealed that his transition after the World Cup helped him secure one of the most lucrative contracts at Udinese.

Gyan added that the experience made him truly value the importance of the FIFA World Cup, calling it the ultimate platform for footballers to showcase their talent and change the course of their careers with remarkable performances.