Ahmed Barusso
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Ahmed Barusso: profile
Ahmed Barusso (born 26 December 1984 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Barusso started out at A.S.D. Manfredonia Calcio 1932 in 2003. He played for 12 clubs in 2 countries between 2003 and 2015. His most appearances came at A.S.D. Manfredonia Calcio 1932 (2003–2006), where he made 61 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 148 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Barusso represented Ghana (2007–2008), earning 6 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2003–2015 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Italy and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (17 in 148)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 80% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- S.S. Arezzo (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Feghouli, Shu-Aib Walters and Aziz Bouderbala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 |  A.S.D. Manfredonia Calcio 1932 |
Serie D | 61 | 9 |
| 2006–2007 | Rimini FC |
Serie C2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007–2012 | AS Roma |
Serie A | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 |  Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 2 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 | Siena FC |
Serie D | 3 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Brescia Calcio |
Serie A | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | Torino FC |
Serie A | 15 | 2 |
| 2010–2011 | US Livorno 1915 |
Serie C | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 | Nocerina 1910 |
Serie C1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | Genoa CFC |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | Novara Calcio |
Serie C | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | Torino FC |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | S.S. Arezzo |
Serie B | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 148 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Ghana |
Senior | 6 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ahmed Barusso?
Ahmed Barusso was born on 26 December 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Ahmed Barusso born?
Ahmed Barusso was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Ahmed Barusso play for?
Ahmed Barusso played international football for Ghana. He has 6 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ahmed Barusso played for?
Ahmed Barusso's recorded clubs are A.S.D. Manfredonia Calcio 1932, Rimini FC, AS Roma, Galatasaray S.K., Siena FC, Brescia Calcio, Torino FC, US Livorno 1915, Nocerina 1910, Genoa CFC, Novara Calcio and S.S. Arezzo.
How tall is Ahmed Barusso?
Ahmed Barusso is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Barusso play?
Ahmed Barusso played as a midfielder.
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