Nana Akwasi Asare (born 11 July 1986) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He made over 100 appearances for Dutch club Utrecht, and more than 200 appearances for Belgian club Gent. Between 2007 and 2012 he made five appearances for the Ghana national team.

Club career

Born in Kumasi, Asare has played for Feyenoord Fetteh, Feyenoord, Royal Antwerp, Mechelen, Utrecht and Gent. Asare moved from Mechelen to Utrecht in May 2009. He signed a four-year contract with Gent in June 2013. In September 2020, Asare's contract with Gent was terminated by mutual consent. Through seven seasons, including three seasons as team captain, he made 272 appearances for the club, including 215 in the Belgian First Division A, 24 in the Belgian Cup, 1 in the Belgian Super Cup and 32 in European competitions. When he left the club, he was also the player with the most European minutes ever for Gent, namely 2824 minutes.

International career

Asare earned 5 caps for Ghana between 2007 and 2012. He was a squad member at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.

Honours

Gent