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Antoine Semenyo

Antoine Serlom Semenyo is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Antoine Serlom Semenyo is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger. Born in London in 2000, he has played for Bristol City, AFC Bournemouth, and the Ghana national team, and in 2026 he joined Manchester City.

Early life and youth

Semenyo was born in Chelsea, London, and is of Ghanaian background. He played non-league football, had academy trials, and studied at SGS College in Bristol before breaking into professional football.

Club career

He began his senior career at Bristol City, making his professional debut in 2018. After loan spells, he became a first-team regular. He transferred to AFC Bournemouth in January 2023 for a reported £10 million, and then to Manchester City in January 2026 for a reported £64 million.

International career

Semenyo represents Ghana at senior level despite being born in England. He has scored for Ghana, with national-team records listing 3 FIFA goals.

In short

  • Born in London, represents Ghana internationally.
  • Professional debut at Bristol City in 2018.
  • Transferred to Manchester City in January 2026 for £64 million.
  • Plays as forward or winger, right-footed.

Quick questions

What position does Antoine Semenyo play?
He plays mainly as a forward or winger.
Which national team does Antoine Semenyo represent?
He represents Ghana at senior international level.
When did Antoine Semenyo join Manchester City?
He joined Manchester City in January 2026 in a reported £64 million deal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Semenyo
    Supports: Birth date, club career timeline, transfer to Bournemouth, and move to Manchester City.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/273292/antoine-semenyo
    Supports: Player position, nationality, club association, height, and birthdate.
  3. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/437730/antoine-semenyo/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, preferred foot, and appearances/goals/assists.
  4. National Football Teams — https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/87617/Antoine_Semenyo.html
    Supports: Ghana senior international record including FIFA appearances and goals.
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp9p9r7gg4eo
    Supports: Background, development path, Bournemouth move, and 2026 transfer narrative.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47537480/man-city-transfer-antoine-semenyo-bournemouth-64-million-premier-league
    Supports: January 2026 Manchester City transfer fee and contract length.