I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say that my foremost quality is my generosity.

I am very proud to be African. I want to defend African people, and I want to show to the world that African players can be as good as the Europeans and South Americans.

My family were very poor. I am one of nine siblings: two girls and seven boys. Only my brother and I play in Europe, and then three more work in Europe, and another plays in Tunisia. This family is a footballing family, but our lives have not always been good.

I represent my country, but I also represent the continent of Africa when I play in Europe. That's why it's important to try to achieve something big.

I feel at home in a lot of places, but I am truly an African-American.

I would say I am an amateur guitarist.