German international of Ghanaian descent, Ilyas Ansah has joined Bundesliga side Union Berlin. The 20 year old moves from Paderborn on a 4- year-deal for an amount €4 million.

The attacker scored six goals & provided six assists in the just ended season.

Ansah is eligible to represent Ghana despite featuring for the German U20s.

Ansah began his career in the youth ranks of SC Lüdenscheid before moving to VfL Bochum, TSC Eintracht Dortmund and Sportfreunde Siegen, from where he joined SC Paderborn’s U19s. Over there, the striker impressed by netting four goals in twelve games in the A-Jugend Bundesliga.

He was soon given the chance to prove himself at senior level, making his debut for Paderborn's second team in the Oberliga Westfalen in April 2023. A professional contract followed in the summer, and he made his 2. Liga debut in September 2023. Ansah started his first game in a 1-1 draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. Just nine matchdays later, he scored his first goal for the pros – at the venerable Volksparkstadion, no less - when the 6’4” right-footer scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 away win against Hamburger SV. - FC Union Berlin.

In 2024/25, Ansah played an integral role in Paderborn team, featuring in 33 out of 34 2. Liga games, where he netted six goals and providing six assists.

He fought for promotion with SCP until the last matchday but they were narrowly beaten by SV Elversberg in the race for the relegation play-off spot.
Ansah also made a name for himself on the international stage. Since November 2023, he has played twelve times for the German U20s, scoring five times. Now he wants to take the next step up with Union. - FC Union Berlin.