Abdoul Rahman Issah
Ghanaian association football player
Ghana
Defender
Abdoul Rahman Issah: profile
Abdoul Rahman Issah (born 4 November 1980 in Obuasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Issah made the step into senior football with De Graafschap in 1999. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1999 and 2003. His most appearances came at AC Bellinzona (2002–2003), where he made 10 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 18 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Issah represented Ghana (1999–2002), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Obuasi has produced 13 footballers in our database, including John Mensah, Fatau Dauda and Patrick Twumasi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1999–2003 (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 70% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AC Bellinzona (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Achraf Hakimi, Ayila Yussuf and Gaël Ondoua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | De Graafschap | Eerste Divisie | 8 | 2 |
| 2000–2001 |  AC Bellinzona |
Promotion League | – | – |
| 2001 |  Udinese Calcio |
Serie A | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | A.C.R. Messina |
Serie C | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | AC Bellinzona |
Promotion League | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Ghana |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdoul Rahman Issah?
Abdoul Rahman Issah was born on 4 November 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Abdoul Rahman Issah born?
Abdoul Rahman Issah was born in Obuasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Abdoul Rahman Issah play for?
Abdoul Rahman Issah played international football for Ghana. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdoul Rahman Issah played for?
Abdoul Rahman Issah's recorded clubs are De Graafschap, AC Bellinzona, Udinese Calcio and A.C.R. Messina.
How tall is Abdoul Rahman Issah?
Abdoul Rahman Issah is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Abdoul Rahman Issah play?
Abdoul Rahman Issah played as a defender.
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