Gibson Yah
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gibson Osahumen Yah | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Heerenveen, Netherlands | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Volendam | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | DVC Buiksloot | ||
| 2014–2022 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Jong Ajax | 19 | (0) |
| 2022–2025 | Jong Utrecht | 55 | (0) |
| 2025– | Volendam | 13 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Netherlands U15 | 3 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11:44, 8 January 2021 (UTC) | |||
Gibson Osahumen Yah (born 27 September 2003) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Volendam.
Yah played in the youth academy of DVC Buiksloot until 2014, after which he joined Ajax' academy.[1] He made his professional debut for Jong Ajax on 5 January 2021, in a 1–0 away loss to TOP Oss, coming on as a substitute for Kian Fitz-Jim in the 81st minute.[2]
On 28 May 2022, Yah moved to Jong FC Utrecht.[3]
On 22 June 2025, Yah signed a two-season contract with Volendam.[4]
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Yah is of Nigerian descent through his parents. He is a youth international for the Netherlands, having gained three caps for the Netherlands under-15s.[5]
STYLE OF PLAY
Known for his strong tackling, passing ability, and a willingness to shoot from distance. A right-footed holding midfielder, he often operates as a central pivot, combining defensive duties with an ability to create opportunities
