Richmond Forson

[1] His early promise, which saw interest in him by such big clubs as Arsenal,[citation needed] was almost eliminated when in 2001, while only 21, he was the victim of a serious road accident in France[1] which left him unable to play for almost a year.

[citation needed] Forson then played as a defender for Luçon[1] and an amateur team Vendée Poiré sur Vie.

[2] Following the 2006 World Cup, from January 2007 – August 2008, Forson played two seasons for AS Cherbourg Football in the French Championnat National.

[3] In 2008 after a falling out with the coach having lost his place in the side following a period with injury, he left Cherbourg and moved to Thouars Foot 79.

[4] On 30 January 2012, Forson signed for Championnat de France amateur side AS Yzeure along with David Pathinvo and Guinean international Aboubacar Sylla.