Jerry Afriyie (born 10 December 2006) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian club Genk and the Ghana national team.
Club career From the Tano North Municipal District, he started playing domestic football in Ghana for Thoughts FC.
On 23 January 2025, Afriyie joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah on a three-year deal. On 25 January 2025, Afriyie was loaned out to Primera Federación club CD Lugo. On 23 August 2025, Afriyie joined Belgian Pro League side La Louvière on a one-year loan.
On 18 August 2026, Afriyie signed a five-year contract with Genk.
International career He was called up to the Ghana under-20 national team in 2023 and was selected for the final Black Satellites team for the 13th African Games, held in Ghana. He helped the team secure the gold medal in the final against Uganda.
He was named Best Player of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship after Ghana U20 finished in second position behind Nigeria U20 in Togo in October 2024. He won the Golden Boot award in the competition, scoring five goals in five matches.
He made history as the first player from the Ghanaian third-tier league to be called up for the senior Ghana national football team in November 2024, for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games. He scored on his debut against Niger on 16 November 2024.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAl-Qadsiah2024–25Saudi Pro League0000——002025–26Saudi Pro League0000——00Total0000——00Lugo (loan)2024–25Primera Federación104———104La Louvière (loan)2025–26Belgian Pro League31530——345Genk2026–27Belgian Pro League3000——30Career total449300000479
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGhana202411202520202610Total41
Scores and results list Gabon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Afriyie goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Jerry AfriyieNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 18 November 2024 Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana 1–1 1–2 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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