Charles Takyi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Charles Takyi: profile

Charles Takyi (born 12 November 1984 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Takyi made the step into senior football with Schalke 04 in 2003. He played for 9 clubs in 3 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at FC St. Pauli (2009–2012), where he made 59 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 252 appearances and 36 goals.

At international level, Takyi represented Ghana (2011–2012), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Ghana, he had represented Germany U17 and Germany U18.

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

Nationality explained: Why does Charles Takyi play for Ghana?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2011 (aged about 27)
Countries played in: 3: Germany, Denmark and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.14 (36 in 252)
Height: 177 cm — taller than 38% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Benni McCarthy, Adlène Guedioura and Nedum Onuoha (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2004	Schalke 04	Bundesliga	20	3
2004–2006	Hamburger SV II	Regionalliga Nord	54	1
2005–2006	Hamburger SV	Bundesliga	1	0
2006–2008	FC St. Pauli	2. Bundesliga	57	13
2008–2009	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2. Bundesliga	29	3
2009–2012	FC St. Pauli	2. Bundesliga	59	12
2013	AC Horsens	Danish Superliga	11	2
2013–2014	FC Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga	21	2
2014–	Al-Fujairah FC	UAE Division 1 Group A	–	–
2015–	FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin	Regionalliga Nordost	–	–
	Total		252	36

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1998–1999	Germany U15	Under-15	5	0
1999	Germany U16	Under-16	7	2
1999–2000	Germany U16	Under-16	7	2
2000	Germany U17	Under-17	2	1
2000–2001	Germany U17	Under-17	2	1
2001	Germany U18	Under-18	1	0
2011–2012	Ghana	Senior	4	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Charles Takyi?

Charles Takyi was born on 12 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.

Where was Charles Takyi born?

Charles Takyi was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Charles Takyi play for?

Charles Takyi played international football for Ghana. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Charles Takyi played for?

Charles Takyi's recorded clubs are Schalke 04, Hamburger SV II, Hamburger SV, FC St. Pauli, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, AC Horsens, FC Energie Cottbus, Al-Fujairah FC and FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin.

How tall is Charles Takyi?

Charles Takyi is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Charles Takyi play?

Charles Takyi played as a midfielder.