Gershon Henry

Gershon Henry
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-06-07) 7 June 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Ghana
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Saint Louis Billikens
Youth career
2021–2024 Real Salt Lake
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Saint Louis Billikens 0 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Real Monarchs 9 (1)
International career
United States U15
2022 United States U17 2 (0)
2023 Finland U17 3 (0)
2023– Finland U18 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2024

Gershon Henry (born 7 June 2006) is a Finnish professional football player who plays as a centre back for Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the Finland under-18 national team.[2][3][4][5]

Career

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Henry made his senior debut with Real Monarchs in MLS Next Pro in 2022.

In July 2023, Henry was one of the three Real Salt Lake academy players to trial with Danish club Brøndby IF.[6][7]

Henry committed to Saint Louis University, starting in 2024, and joined Saint Louis Billikens team.[8]

International career

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Henry has represented USA at under-15 and under-17 youth levels before switching his allegiance to Finland.[9][10] On 31 October 2023, he was called up to Finland under-18 national team for two friendly matches against Austria.[11][12]

Personal life

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Henry was born in Ghana, and was subsequently adopted by his Finnish mother and American father. He is eligible to represent Finland, Ghana, and United States.[13]

References

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