October 24, 2026

Razak Simpson joins Finnish top-flight side VPS Vaasa

Black Stars defender Razak Simpson who was left out of the 2026 World Cup squad has joined Finnish top-flight side VPS Vaasa.

Razak Simpson is a 27-year-old Ghanaian professional footballer who played for Nations FC as a centre-back before signing for the Finnish top-flight club Vaasan Palloseura (VPS).

The Ghana national team player is known for his physical strength and leadership on the field.

Simpson built a strong reputation within the Ghana Premier League before moving to Europe. He began his professional development with stints at AshantiGold, Liberty Professionals, and the West African Football Academy (WAFA).In August 2023, he joined Nations FC, where he enjoyed his most successful domestic spell. As team captain, he made 89 appearances and scored 9 goals across all competitions.

He memorably led Nations FC to a historic MTN FA Cup title during the 2025/26 season

By Sammy Heywood Okine