Anthony Annan: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Anthony Annan: profile

Anthony Annan (born 21 July 1986 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Annan made the step into senior football with Sekondi Wise Fighters in 2002. He played for 11 clubs in 6 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at Rosenborg BK (2008–2011), where he made 57 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 136 appearances and 1 goal.

At international level, Annan represented Ghana (2007–2013), earning 65 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 15 November 2009 (World Cup Qualification).

Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2009 – aged 23 (match)
Countries played in: 6: Ghana, Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Finland
Club goals per game: 0.01 (1 in 136)
Height: 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Latest move: Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Fabrice Nsakala, Joe Aribo and Eric Ejiofor (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2003	Sekondi Wise Fighters		–	–
2003–2005	Sekondi Hasaacas F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
2005–2007	Accra Hearts of Oak SC	Ghana Premier League	–	–
2007–2008	IK Start	Eliteserien	11	0
2008	Stabæk Fotball	1. divisjon football	12	0
2008–2011	Rosenborg BK	Eliteserien	57	1
2011–2012	SBV Vitesse	Eerste Divisie	21	0
2011–2014	Schalke 04	Bundesliga	12	0
2012–2013	Club Atlético Osasuna	La Liga	6	0
2014–2015	Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi	Veikkausliiga	7	0
2015	Stabæk Fotball	1. divisjon football	7	0
2015	TSV 1860 München	3. Liga	3	0
2016–	Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi	Veikkausliiga	–	–
	Total		136	1

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–2013	Ghana	Senior	65	2

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	15 Nov 2009	Ghana 2–2 Mali	83	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Anthony Annan?

Anthony Annan was born on 21 July 1986, which makes him 40 years old.

Where was Anthony Annan born?

Anthony Annan was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Anthony Annan play for?

Anthony Annan played international football for Ghana. He has 65 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Anthony Annan played for?

Anthony Annan's recorded clubs are Sekondi Wise Fighters, Sekondi Hasaacas F.C., Accra Hearts of Oak SC, IK Start, Stabæk Fotball, Rosenborg BK, SBV Vitesse, Schalke 04, Club Atlético Osasuna, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi and TSV 1860 München.

How tall is Anthony Annan?

Anthony Annan is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Anthony Annan play?

Anthony Annan played as a midfielder.