Adam Larsen Kwarasey

Kwarasey was born in Oslo, Norway to a father from Ghana and a mother from Norway.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7081048.stm |title=Norwegian keeper opts for Ghana |publisher=BBC |work=BBC Sport |first=Ibrahim |last=Sannie |date=6 November 2007 |access-date=19 May 2012 |archive-date=29 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929191414/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7081048.stm |url-status=live }} He holds both Ghanaian and Norwegian passports.{{cite web|access-date=19 May 2012 |url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/artikkel.php?artid=10075309 |language=no |title=Mener Kwarasey er mer attraktiv med EU-pass |work=vg.no |publisher=Verdens Gang |first=Kristin Estil |last=Jacobsen |date=19 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113031229/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/artikkel.php?artid=10075309 |archive-date=13 January 2014 |url-status=live }}

Kwarasey played youth football with Trosterud and Vålerenga.{{cite web |title=Profile |language=no |publisher=Strømsgodset IF |url=http://www.godset.no/spillere/adam_larsen_kwarasey/id/425 |archive-date=18 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218153739/http://www.godset.no/spillere/adam_larsen_kwarasey/id/425 |url-status=dead }} After moving to Strømsgodset, he made his debut on 6 May 2007. He scored his first senior goal in 2010, converting a penalty kick in the cup against Modum.{{cite news|url=https://www.dt.no/godset/adams-forste-scoring/s/2-2.1748-1.5255309|title=Adams første scoring|date=14 May 2010|work=Drammens Tidende|language=no|access-date=9 July 2019}} Kwarasey was the captain of the club in 2013 when Strømsgodset won Tippeligaen for the first time since 1970.{{cite news|url=http://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/deila-grat-pa-vei-til-gullkampen-1.11349192 |language=no |title=Deila gråt i bilen på vei til gullkampen |newspaper=NRK |first1=Yasmin Sunde |last1=Hoel |first2=Anders Rove |last2=Bentsen |date=10 October 2013 |access-date=17 December 2013 |archive-date=8 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108055527/http://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/deila-grat-pa-vei-til-gullkampen-1.11349192 |url-status=live }} He also won the Kniksen Award as the best goalkeeper in the 2013 season.{{cite news |url=http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/article3709569.ece |language=no |title=Strømsgodset i et ekslusivt selskap |newspaper=Nettavisen |first=Christina Paulos |last=Syversen |date=10 October 2013 |access-date=17 December 2013 |archive-date=13 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113214335/http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/article3709569.ece |url-status=dead }}

Kwarasey announced on 31 October 2014 that he would leave Strømsgodset after the 2014 season, when his contract expired.{{cite web | url=http://www.dt.no/godset/kwarasey-takker-for-seg-1.8637485 | title=Kwarasey takker for seg | date=31 October 2014 }}

Kwarasey signed for the Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers in December 2014.{{cite web|title=Kwarasey klar for amerikansk klubb|trans-title=Kwarasey signs for American club|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/stroemsgodset/kwarasey-klar-for-amerikansk-klubb/a/23347398/|access-date=2 December 2014|language=no|date=1 December 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30386368 |title=Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey joins Portland Timbers |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 December 2014 |access-date=2 October 2016}} In the one-game knockout round of the MLS Cup 2015 playoffs against Sporting Kansas City, the game went to a penalty-kick shootout. The shootout was tied after all 10 field players had taken their shots, so the goalkeepers went next; Kwarasey scored his shot, then saved his opposite number Jon Kempin's shot, winning his team the shootout and enabling it to advance to the next round.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34678967|title=Portland Timbers beat Sporting Kansas in MLS Cup shootout|publisher=BBC |date=30 October 2016 |access-date=30 October 2015}} The Timbers won the next two rounds and then the 2015 MLS Cup, the league championship.

During the match against San Jose Earthquakes on 16 April 2016, Kwarasey suffered a finger injury, which turned out to be a torn ligament that would rule him out for a month.{{cite web |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/20/portland-timbers-adam-kwarasey-out-least-month-due-finger-injury|title=Portland Timbers' Adam Kwarasey out at least a month due to finger injury|publisher=MLS |date=20 April 2016 |access-date=20 July 2016}}

Kwarasey returned to Norwegian football in July 2016 after signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with Rosenborg.{{cite web|author=Frode Søraas |url=http://www.rbk.no/news/article/1fx37ahy4upll1bp0mxwvo4wyz/title/larsen-kwarasey-klar-for-rbk |title=Nyheter | Rosenborg |website=Rbk.no |date=18 July 2016 |access-date=2 October 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721034653/http://www.rbk.no/news/article/1fx37ahy4upll1bp0mxwvo4wyz/title/larsen-kwarasey-klar-for-rbk |archive-date=21 July 2016 }} The Timbers stated that this move "helps free up cap space" and "made sense for Kwarasey and his family."{{cite web |url=https://www.timbers.com/news/portland-timbers-transfer-goalkeeper-adam-kwarasey-norwegian-club-rosenborg-bk|title=Portland Timbers transfer goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey to Norwegian club Rosenborg BK|publisher=Portland Timbers|date=18 July 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016}} The lanky Ghanaian international won the Tippeligaen and the Norwegian Football Cup in his only season with the Norwegian football giants. This was his fourth time of winning a medal in the Norway, after captaining Strømsgodset to their first league title since 1970. He left Rosenborg in 2017 for Brøndby in Denmark.

On 9 January 2017, it was confirmed by Brøndby that Kwarasey had signed a four-year contract with the club.{{cite web |url=http://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/01/09/broendby-if-henter-maalmand-i-norge |title=Brøndby IF henter målmand i Norge |website=brondbyif.dk |date=9 January 2017 |access-date=9 January 2017}}

On 6 June 2017, Kwarasey Larsen agreed a three-year contract with former youth club Vålerenga.{{Cite news|url=http://sportsobama.com/official-adam-kwarasey-joins-new-club-on-a-three-year-deal/|title=OFFICIAL: Adam Kwarasey joins new club on a three-year deal - SportsObama.com|date=6 June 2016|work=SportsObama.com|access-date=6 June 2017|archive-date=9 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609142639/http://sportsobama.com/official-adam-kwarasey-joins-new-club-on-a-three-year-deal/|url-status=dead}} Due to the Norwegian transfer window which opens on 21 July, he will not be available to play competitively for Vålerenga until that date, although he will be able to train with the team.{{Cite news|url=http://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/kwarasey-seals-transfer-to-valeranga.html|title=Ghana news: Adam Kwarasey completes transfer to Valeranga - Graphic Online|last=Zurek|first=Kweku|work=Graphic Online|access-date=6 June 2016}} He left the club in August 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/breaking-news-ghana-goalkeeper-adam-kwarasey-part-ways-with-norwegian-side-valerenga|title=EXCLUSIVE: Ghana goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey part ways with Norwegian side Valerenga|website=GhanaSoccernet|date=6 August 2020}}

In November 2007, Kwarasey declared that he would play international football for Ghana.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7081048.stm |title=Norwegian keeper opts for Ghana |date=6 November 2007 |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-date=20 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020161949/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7081048.stm |url-status=live }} However, he played a friendly match for Norway under-21 in 2008.[http://www.playerhistory.com/player/125107 Adam Larsen Kwarasey] on Playerhistory.com {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726130212/http://www.playerhistory.com/player/125107 |date=26 July 2014 }} In October 2010, Kwarasey received his Ghanaian passport and became eligible to play for Ghana.{{cite news|url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2010/10/01/sport/adam_larsen_kwarasey/stromsgodset/fotball/tippeligaen/13649486/ |language=no |title=Godset-keeperen fikk ghanesisk pass |trans-title=The Strømsgodset goalkeeper got Ghanaian passport |work=Norwegian News Agency |publisher=Dagbladet |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=26 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111212933/http://www.dagbladet.no/2010/10/01/sport/adam_larsen_kwarasey/stromsgodset/fotball/tippeligaen/13649486/ |archive-date=11 November 2013 |url-status=live }} On 30 July 2011, Kwarasey was called up to the Ghana national team for a match against Nigeria.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14355111 |title=Ex-Norway U21 goalkeeper handed Ghana call-up |date=30 July 2011 |author=Ibrahim Sannie |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719093440/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14355111 |archive-date=19 July 2014 |url-status=live }} That match was postponed due to security reasons,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14465389 |title=Ghana versus Nigeria friendly in Watford called off |date=9 August 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721020324/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14465389 |archive-date=21 July 2014 |url-status=live }} although Kwarasey confirmed his intention to become Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14517209 |title=Kwarasey wants to be Ghana's first choice keeper |date=13 August 2011 |author=Michael Oti Adjei |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714130127/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14517209 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=live }} He made his international debut for Ghana on 2 September 2011 in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Swaziland,{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201109030085.html|title=Ghana/Swaziland: Gyan, Badu Inspire Black Stars to Home Win|date=2 September 2011|publisher=All Africa}} before playing in a friendly match against Brazil at Craven Cottage in London three days later.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14798121.stm |title=Brazil 1-0 Ghana |date=5 September 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108225254/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14798121.stm |archive-date=8 November 2011 |url-status=live }} Kwarasey was named to Ghana's 23-man squad for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16202690.stm |title=Veteran keeper left out of Ghana's Nations Cup squad |access-date=15 December 2011 |date=15 December 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |archive-date=15 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215175742/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16202690.stm |url-status=live }} He was the team's first choice goalkeeper throughout the tournament, as the Black Stars finished in fourth place.{{cite news |url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/african-nations/news/detail/item749035/ |title=Kwarasey feeling good about form |date=8 February 2012 |access-date=20 June 2014 |work=Fox Sports |archive-date=21 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721020216/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/african-nations/news/detail/item749035/ |url-status=dead }}

Kwarasey made two appearances for the Black Stars during their successful 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, serving as understudy to Fatau Dauda.{{cite news |url=http://fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=353237/profile-detail.html |title=Adam KWARASEY |access-date=20 June 2014 |work=FIFA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125846/http://fifa.com/worldcup/players/player%3D353237/profile-detail.html |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} On 2 June 2014, Kwarasey was named in Ghana's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/ghana/10810459/Ghana-World-Cup-2014-squad.html |title=Ghana World Cup 2014 squad |date=2 June 2014 |access-date=20 June 2014 |work=The Telegraph |archive-date=21 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721015858/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/ghana/10810459/Ghana-World-Cup-2014-squad.html |url-status=live }} He started in goal for the Black Stars in the team's opening match, a 2–1 defeat against the United States in Natal.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285120|title=Ghana 1-2 USA|date=17 June 2014|access-date=19 February 2015|author=Mandeep Sanghera|publisher=BBC Sport}} After his team defeat, he planned to quit playing with Black Stars.{{cite news|url=http://www.modernghana.com/sports/553554/2/ghana-world-cup-goalkeeper-adam-kwarasey-consideri.html|title=Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey considering quitting Black Stars|publisher=Modern Ghana|date=4 July 2014|access-date=21 July 2014}} In August 2014, he was dropped from the national team.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28874478|title=Ghana drop Kwarasey and Essien for Nations Cup qualifiers|date=20 August 2014|access-date=21 August 2014|publisher=BBC Sport}}

{{updated|8 November 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.altomfotball.no/element.do?cmd=player&personId=123942 |title=Adam Larsen Kwarasey |website=Altomfotball.no |access-date=2 October 2016}}{{Soccerway|adam-larsen/7945|accessdate=5 August 2015}}

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Strømsgodset

• Tippeligaen: 2013{{cite news|url=http://www.timbers.com/news/2014/12/portland-timbers-sign-ghana-world-cup-goalkeeper-adam-larsen-kwarasey|title=Portland Timbers sign Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey|date=8 December 2014|publisher=Portland Timbers|access-date=20 February 2015|archive-date=26 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626132808/http://www.timbers.com/news/2014/12/portland-timbers-sign-ghana-world-cup-goalkeeper-adam-larsen-kwarasey|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Hyggelig sesongavslutning |url=http://www.godset.no/latest-news/article/6k6u91iyg6og1bk5hr5w90b32/title/hyggelig-sesongavslutning |publisher=Strømsgodset Toppfotball |access-date=20 February 2015 |language=no |date=13 November 2014 |quote="Etter 8 år i klubben er Adam rett og slett en legende i Strømsgodset. Han ble Norgesmester i 2010, vant sølv i 2012 og seriegull i 2013." |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220131950/http://www.godset.no/latest-news/article/6k6u91iyg6og1bk5hr5w90b32/title/hyggelig-sesongavslutning |archive-date=20 February 2015 }}
• Norwegian Football Cup: 2010

Portland Timbers

• MLS Cup: 2015{{cite web|last=McCauley |first=Kevin |url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/12/6/9858868/timbers-crew-2015-mls-cup-final-score-results |title=Portland Timbers lift first ever MLS Cup title, beating Columbus Crew 2-1 |website=SBNation.com |date=6 December 2015 |access-date=2 October 2016}}
• Western Conference (Playoffs): 2015{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/11/29/portland-timbers-first-cascadia-club-reach-mls-cup-close-capturing-first-trophy-we |title=Portland Timbers become first Cascadia club to reach the MLS Cup: "We want to win the big one" |website=MLSsoccer.com |date=29 November 2015 |access-date=2 October 2016}}

Rosenborg

• Tippeligaen: 2016{{cite web|author=Chris Thomas Skogli |url=http://www.rbk.no/news/article/1atpyt1yu61no1l3ovie50fwk3/title/se-rbk-feire-gull-nummer-24 |title=Nyheter | Rosenborg |website=Rbk.no |date=24 September 2016 |access-date=2 October 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006151252/http://www.rbk.no/news/article/1atpyt1yu61no1l3ovie50fwk3/title/se-rbk-feire-gull-nummer-24 |archive-date=6 October 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.rbk.no/player-profiles/playerID/7945 |title=Spillerprofiler | Rosenborg |website=Rbk.no |access-date=2 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927055620/http://www.rbk.no/player-profiles/playerID/7945 |archive-date=27 September 2016 |url-status=dead}}
• Norwegian Football Cup: 2016

Individual

• Best Goalkeeper in Tippeligaen: 2013{{cite news |url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/sports/2013/november-13th/adam-kwarasey-voted-best-goalkeeper-of-the-season-in-norway.php |title=Adam Kwarasey voted best Goalkeeper of the Season in Norway |author=Isaac Darko |publisher=Ghana News |date=13 November 2013 |access-date=12 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131116024345/http://www.myjoyonline.com/sports/2013/november-13th/adam-kwarasey-voted-best-goalkeeper-of-the-season-in-norway.php |archive-date=16 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}
• MLS Save of the Year Award: 2015{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/save-of-the-year/2015?autoplay=true |title=Portland Timbers goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey takes home 2015 Save of the Year honors |website=MLSsoccer.com |date=1 November 2015 |access-date=2 October 2016}}

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