The attacker, who has spent previous seasons with Portuguese sides Porto and Rio Ave, Vitesse Arnhem of the Netherlands, and English Premier League outfit Everton, is now plying his trade with Spanish side Malaga on loan from Chelsea.
Atsu got in front of a camera recently on and gave the best XI from current, former team-mates and African players who have graced the pitch.
The Ghana international went for ex-Hearts of Oak and Ghana goalkeeper Sammy Adjei in goal before naming a defence of Harrison Afful, Sammy Kuffour, Daniel Amartey and Arthur Boka.
The midfield had a 'Galactico' feel to it, with Abedi Pele, Abou Trika, Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Asamoah Gyan operating from wings.
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And the attack is pretty frightening as Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o all linking up.