Former Ghana and Feyenoord defender, Christian Attah Gyan has passed, Modernghana.com sports desk can report.

The 43-year-old died early hours of Wednesday 29th December 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer according to reports.

The reports added that he even received support from Feyenoord who donated 35,000 euros for medical bills in 2017.

Gyan died at a hospital in Holland.

The late Christian Attah Gyan played for defunct Gapoha before joining Dutch side Feyenoord in 1997.

At Feyenoord, he played for a decade where he was a popular figure at the club.

He was sent out on loan to Excelsior but made 93 appearances scoring three goals during his ten-year stay at Feyenoord.

Gyan remained with Feyenoord for the next eight seasons.

He was mainly used as a substitute. Gyan did play the 2002 UEFA Cup Final against Borussia Dortmund.

He replaced the suspended Brett Emerton in the starting eleven. With Gyan Feyenoord went on to beat Dortmund 3–2.

He helped them win three titles - the UEFA Cup, christened the Europa League, Eredivisie and Johan Cruyff Shield.

Gyan was one of the most popular players at Feyenoord, always gaining a big applause from the fans when he started his warming-up.

Gyan played 23 games for the national team of Ghana.

He was also a member of the triumphant Ghana squad that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Ecuador under late coach Sam Ardey.