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Prince Owusu (German footballer)
Prince Osei Owusu (born 7 January 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer. Early lifeDespite his mother not wanting him to play football, Owusu was always playing prompting his father to eventually register him with SV Grün-Weiss Sommerrain, before later joining FC Stuttgart-Cannstatt.[1] At age 12, he had a trial with the Stuttgarter Kickers, but did not make the squad, but later had a trial with the VfB Stuttgart academy, where he was accepted.[1] Club careerOn 25 July 2015, Owusu made his professional debut with VfB Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga against Dynamo Dresden.[2] In August 2015, he signed a three-year extension with the club.[3] In January 2017, he signed with 1899 Hoffenheim II.[4] In April 2018, it was announced Owusu would join 2. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld for the 2018–19 season.[5] On 26 January 2019, he was loaned out to TSV 1860 Munich for the rest of the season.[6] On 31 August 2019, he returned to 1860 Munich for another loan spell until the end of 2019–20 season.[7][8] Upon his return from his loan in the summer of 2020, he was allowed to leave the club with a year remaining on his contract, with the club leaving him off of their pre-season training camp roster.[9][10] In October 2020, Owusu signed with SC Paderborn.[11][12] In January 2022, Owusu moved to 2. Bundesliga side Erzgebirge Aue until the end of the 2021–22 season.[13][14] The agreement included an option for another season in case Erzgebirge Aue avoided relegation.[13] In July 2022, Owusu moved to 2. Bundesliga club Jahn Regensburg.[15] On 4 August 2023, Owusu was signed by Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.[16][17] On 23 March 2024, he scored his first MLS goal, in a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United FC.[18][19] After finishing as the team's leading goal scorer in 2024, with nine league goals and twelve in all competitions, the club declined his contract option for the 2025 season.[20] In January 2025, CF Montréal acquired his MLS rights from Toronto FC in exchange for $175,000 in GAM and $75,000 in conditional GAM and signed him to a two-year contract, with an option for a third season.[21] International careerOwusu has represented Germany at U-15, U-18, and U-19 levels.[22] Personal lifeBorn in Germany, Owusu is of Ghanaian descent.[22] Career statistics
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