Baba Adamu: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Baba Adamu: profile

Baba Adamu (born 20 October 1979 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.

Adamu's senior club career began in 1997 at All Blacks F.C.. He played for 14 clubs in 6 countries between 1997 and 2012. His most appearances came at FC Moscow (2004–2005), where he made 19 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 87 appearances and 19 goals.

At international level, Adamu represented Ghana (1999–2006), earning 8 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 31 January 2006 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1999 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2006 – aged 26 (match)
Club career: 1997–2012 (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: Ghana, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Belarus, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Club goals per game: 0.22 (19 in 87)
Height: 176 cm — taller than 36% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Latest move: Berekum Chelsea F.C. (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Ademola Lookman, Lamine Gassama and Jonathan Akpoborie (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997	All Blacks F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
1998	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	0
1998	Al Shabab Al Arabi Club	UAE Pro League	–	–
1998–2000	Al Shabab Al Arabi Club	UAE Pro League	–	–
2001	FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk	Russian Second League	6	0
2001–2002	FC Rostov	Russian Premier League	16	5
2002	FC Lokomotiv Moscow	Russian Premier League	8	1
2003	FC Dinamo Minsk	Belarusian Premier League	13	6
2003–2004	Alshariqa	UAE Pro League	–	0
2004–2005	FC Moscow	Russian Amateur Football League Competition	19	2
2005–2006	FC Krylia Sovetov Samara	Russian Premier League	18	4
2006–2007	Sakaryaspor	TFF First League	7	1
2007–2008	Al Hilal SFC	Saudi Pro League	–	0
2007–2008	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	0
2008–2011	King Faisal Babes	Ghana Premier League	–	–
2011–2012	Berekum Chelsea F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
	Total		87	19

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1999–2006	Ghana	Senior	8	2

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	31 Jan 2006	Ghana 1–2 Zimbabwe	90	Africa Cup of Nations

*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 Baba Adamu?

Baba Adamu was born on 20 October 1979, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Baba Adamu born?

Baba Adamu was born in Kumasi, Ghana.

Which national team does Baba Adamu play for?

Baba Adamu played international football for Ghana. He has 8 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Baba Adamu played for?

Baba Adamu's recorded clubs are All Blacks F.C., Asante Kotoko F.C., Al Shabab Al Arabi Club, FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk, FC Rostov, FC Lokomotiv Moscow, FC Dinamo Minsk, Alshariqa, FC Moscow, FC Krylia Sovetov Samara, Sakaryaspor and Al Hilal SFC among others.

How tall is Baba Adamu?

Baba Adamu is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Baba Adamu play?

Baba Adamu played as a forward.