| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carl Edward Asaba[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1973[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Westminster, London, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1994 | Dulwich Hamlet | ||
| 1994–1997 | Brentford | 54 | (25) |
| 1995 | → Colchester United (loan) | 12 | (2) |
| 1997–1998 | Reading | 33 | (8) |
| 1998–2001 | Gillingham | 77 | (36) |
| 2001–2003 | Sheffield United | 67 | (23) |
| 2003–2005 | Stoke City | 70 | (9) |
| 2005–2006 | Millwall | 21 | (3) |
| Total | 334 | (106) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carl Edward Asaba (born 28 January 1973) is an English former footballer who played as a forward in the Football League. He began his career with non-league Dulwich Hamlet, his goalscoring prowess earning him a move to Brentford in 1994. He played for Colchester United on loan, before moving to Reading in 1997. He had successful stints with Gillingham, where he scored 36 goals in 77 league appearances, and Sheffield United, scoring 23 times in 67 league games. He also played for Stoke City and ended his career with Millwall. Returned to involvement in the world of professional football in 2021 via co-commentary for BBC Radio Sheffield and expert analysis for Sheffield United TV live. Appointed ambassador for the Sheffield children's hospital charity in 2020 and has organised charity events via Sarbs Charity Events with events giving people a chance to 'beat-a-Blade' (himself and former players) in sporting activities with all proceeds going directly to the Children's Hospital Charity.
- ^ a b "Colchester United – Player profile". Coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ a b Carl Asaba at Soccerbase
