Daniel Afriyie: profile
Daniel Afriyie (born 26 June 2001 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a winger for FC Aarau.
Afriyie made the step into senior football with Rahimo FC in 2018. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2020–2023): 62 appearances and 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 121 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Afriyie has represented Ghana (2021–present), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Ghana at under-20 and under-23 level.
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Burkina Faso, Ghana and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (20 in 121)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 36% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Aarau (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samir Nasri, Jean-Paul Abalo and Doctor Khumalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 |  Rahimo FC |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 2020–2023 |  Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 62 | 13 |
| 2023–2025 |  FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 43 | 2 |
| 2023–2025 | FC Zürich U21 |
Promotion League | 7 | 1 |
| 2025– | FC Aarau |
Swiss Super League | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 121 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021– | Ghana |
Senior | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Ghana U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Daniel Afriyie?
Daniel Afriyie was born on 26 June 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Daniel Afriyie born?
Daniel Afriyie was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Daniel Afriyie play for?
Daniel Afriyie plays international football for Ghana. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Daniel Afriyie played for?
Daniel Afriyie's recorded clubs are Rahimo FC, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, FC Zürich, FC Zürich U21 and FC Aarau.
What team does Daniel Afriyie play for now?
According to the latest data, Daniel Afriyie plays for FC Aarau.
How tall is Daniel Afriyie?
Daniel Afriyie is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Daniel Afriyie play?
Daniel Afriyie plays as a winger.
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