Baba Rahman
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Centre-backFull-back
Baba Rahman: profile
Baba Rahman (born 2 July 1994 in Tamale, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a centre-back and full-back.
Rahman made the step into senior football with Asante Kotoko F.C. in 2011. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2012–2014): 44 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 100 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Rahman represented Ghana (2014–present). He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Tamale has produced 23 footballers in our database, including Mubarak Wakaso, Abdul Fatawu Issahak and Rahim Ayew.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Germany, United Kingdom and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 100)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 54% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Chelsea F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kossi Agassa, Yassine Meriah and Neil El Aynaoui (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 25 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
2. Bundesliga | 44 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | FC Augsburg |
Bundesliga | 31 | 0 |
| 2015– |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| — |  PAOK FC |
Super League Greece | – | – |
| Total | 100 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014– | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Baba Rahman?
Baba Rahman was born on 2 July 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Baba Rahman born?
Baba Rahman was born in Tamale, Ghana.
Which national team does Baba Rahman play for?
Baba Rahman played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Baba Rahman played for?
Baba Rahman's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., SpVgg Greuther Fürth, FC Augsburg, Chelsea F.C. and PAOK FC.
How tall is Baba Rahman?
Baba Rahman is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Baba Rahman play?
Baba Rahman played as a centre-back and full-back.
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Daniel AmarteyGhana · b. 1994
Jeffrey SchluppGhana · b. 1992
Lawrence Ati-ZigiGhana · b. 1996
Alfred DuncanGhana · b. 1993
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Richmond BoakyeGhana · b. 1993
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