Bennard Yao Kumordzi
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Bennard Yao Kumordzi: profile
Bennard Yao Kumordzi (born 11 November 1985 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kumordzi made the step into senior football with IFK Norrköping in 2005. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Panionios F.C. (2007–2012): 117 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 163 appearances and 24 goals.
At international level, Kumordzi represented Ghana (2007), earning 3 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 22)
- Countries played in
- 4: Sweden, Greece, France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (24 in 163)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 87% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dijon FCO (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Arouna Koné, Thapelo Maseko and Adam Ounas (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 |  IFK Norrköping |
Superettan | 9 | 2 |
| 2006–2007 |  Egaleo F.C. |
Gamma Ethniki | 21 | 5 |
| 2007–2012 | Panionios F.C. |
Super League Greece 2 | 117 | 16 |
| 2012 |  Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 2012– |  K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 163 | 24 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ghana |
Senior | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bennard Yao Kumordzi?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi was born on 11 November 1985, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Bennard Yao Kumordzi born?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Bennard Yao Kumordzi play for?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi played international football for Ghana. He has 3 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Bennard Yao Kumordzi played for?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi's recorded clubs are IFK Norrköping, Egaleo F.C., Panionios F.C., Dijon FCO and K.R.C. Genk.
How tall is Bennard Yao Kumordzi?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Bennard Yao Kumordzi play?
Bennard Yao Kumordzi played as a midfielder.
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