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Gabriel Wesseh

Right WingerUnited States18 years oldPlays for Fredrikstad FK

1. Scouting report & biography

Executive Summary

Gabriel Juty Wesseh is a right winger born on 6 May 2008. He is an American youth international eligible for Liberia through his parents and currently plays for Fredrikstad FK.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

Wesseh operates mainly as a right winger, left-footed, with capacity on the left and as an attacking midfielder. Sources describe him as fast and technically able, an unpredictable attacker with extreme drive on the ball. Norwegian coverage from Fredriksstad Blad notes he is good with both feet and is seen in training as a goal-scoring player who attempts things few others dare.

In the 2026 Eliteserien season he has logged 349 minutes with 2 goals and 2 assists. He scored his first goal for Fredrikstad on 8 August 2026 in a 1–0 away win over Start. At Atlanta United 2 in MLS NEXT Pro he was promoted from the academy the same year as his arrival, scored three goals in 23 league appearances, and earned MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star of the Month for August 2025 after a first professional start with a goal and assist against Carolina Core FC.

Career and Recent Context

Wesseh came through Philadelphia Union Academy before joining Atlanta United Academy in January 2025. He was promoted to Atlanta United 2 the same year and started all six matches in August 2025, providing three assists in 443 minutes with a team-high 18 key passes that month.

He signed for Fredrikstad FK in July 2026. He debuted for the United States men’s under-19 team on 2 October 2026 in a friendly loss to England.

Transfers and Outlook

The move from Atlanta United Academy to Fredrikstad FK was completed in July 2026. He is represented by Nordic Sky.

2. Audited transfer history

Atlanta United Academy→Fredrikstad FK
FreeJul 2026
Philadelphia Union Academy→Atlanta United Academy
FreeJan 2025

Dossiers on Gabriel Wesseh

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  • Logged 14d agoEvidence 19/100 · Speculative
    Fredrikstad FK→Club Brugge KV

    Gabriel Wesseh: Fredrikstad FK to Club Brugge KV

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    voetbalnieuws.be reports that Club Brugge are competing with Barcelona and Benfica for Gabriel Wesseh, whose contract at Fredrikstad FK runs to 31 December 2030. The article adds that Fredrikstad rejected a…

  • Logged 14d agoEvidence 19/100 · Speculative
    Fredrikstad FK→FC Barcelona

    Gabriel Wesseh: Fredrikstad FK to FC Barcelona

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    MSN reports Club Brugge has entered the race for Gabriel Wesseh, joining Barcelona and Benfica in pursuit of the American winger at Fredrikstad FK. His listed contract runs to December 2030.