Baba Yara: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Baba Yara: profile

Baba Yara (born 12 October 1936 in Kumasi, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder and wing half. He died on 5 May 1969.

Yara's senior club career began in 1955 at Asante Kotoko F.C.. He played for 2 clubs between 1955 and 1963.

At international level, Yara represented Ghana (1955–1963), earning 49 caps and scoring 51 goals.

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

Senior international debut: 1955 (aged about 19)
Club career: 1955–1963 (9 seasons)
Shares a birthday with: Shola Ameobi, Genoveva Añonman and Felício Milson (more)

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1955–1961	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
1961–1963	Real Republicans	Ghana Premier League	–	–

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

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1955–1963	Ghana	Senior	49	51

Where was Baba Yara born?

Baba Yara was born in Kumasi, Ghana.

Which national team does Baba Yara play for?

Baba Yara played international football for Ghana. He has 49 caps and 51 goals on record.

Which clubs has Baba Yara played for?

Baba Yara's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C. and Real Republicans.

What position does Baba Yara play?

Baba Yara played as a midfielder and wing half.