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John Pantsil

Defence

Date of Birth:
15th June 1981

Height:
178cm

Place of Birth:
Berekum, Ghana

Weight:
68kg

Debut:
Hull City (A) 16/08/08

Previous Clubs:
Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Hapoel Tel-Aviv, West Ham

Fans’ favourite John Pantsil has captured the hearts of the Fulham faithful with his energy and enthusiasm, not to mention his now famous post-match lap of honour.

After two fairly ineffective years at Upton Park with West Ham United the hard-working right-back has been transformed since moving to West London in the summer of 2008. 

Pantsil has been, by some quarters, lauded as one of the most effective attacking full-backs in the English top-flight in recent season. Indeed, at one stage during the 08/09 campaign, Pantsil had delivered more crosses into opponents’ boxes than any other player.

Another with European know-how, having played for Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the Champions League and for Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the UEFA Cup. With more than 50 caps for his country, Pantsil has represented the Black Stars at the African Cup of Nations and the 2006 and 2010 World Cup Finals.

Pantsil has developed into a more than reliable performer using his acceleration to cover at the back and his powerful bursts to support the midfield.

Pantsil was enjoying another memorable campaign last season until he picked up a knee ligament injury during the West London derby at the tail end of 2009.

Pantsil returned to First Team dutues against Everton on the 25th April and went on to deliver a wonderful performance during the Team's Europa League Semi Final win over Hamburg at the Cottage.

Pantsil was a central figure in Ghana's 2010 World Cup Finals adventure and the defender will be hoping for another outstanding season at the Cottage this year under Mark Hughes.

 

 

Fulham Record

SeasonLeagueFA CupCarling CupUEFATotal
 AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
2010-20113000100040
2009-2010110000030140
2008-2009370201000400
League StatsTotal 10/11
Appearances3
Starts3
Subs appearances0
Goals scored0
Total shots0
Total shot on target0
Total assists0
Fouls commited4
Fouls against0
Yellow cards1
Red cards0

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JP's Goal

JP's Goal

Description
Join JP and the 1Goal team in their quest for world leaders to provide education for the 72 million out-of-school children worldwide by 2015.
Published Date
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Description
After reaching the final of the African Nations Cup in January, John Pantsil is confident Ghana can enjoy a successful World Cup in South Africa.
Published Date
Wednesday 9th June 2010
JP Targets Gunners

JP Targets Gunners

Description
John Pantsil previews the Club's final Barclays Premier League match of the 2009/10 season against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Published Date
Thursday 6th May 2010
Pantsil's Cheer Coming Home

Pantsil's Cheer Coming Home

Description
After 90 minutes of Reserve Team action on Monday afternoon, John Pantsil is looking forward to another lap of applause at the Cottage in the very near future.
Published Date
Tuesday 13th April 2010