Daniel Quaye
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Defender
Daniel Quaye: profile
Daniel Quaye (born 25 December 1980 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Quaye's senior club career began in 1997 at Accra Great Olympics F.C.. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1997 and 2014. His most appearances came at Yanbian Funde F.C. (2009–2011), where he made 55 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 103 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Quaye represented Ghana (2001–2006), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1997–2014 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (3 in 103)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 43% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmad ibn Billah, Emmanuel Amunike and Ogenyi Onazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Accra Great Olympics F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1998–2007 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2007 |  Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. |
China League One | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2008 | Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C. |
China League One | 19 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Sekondi Wise Fighters |
– | – | |
| 2009–2011 | Yanbian Funde F.C. |
China League One | 55 | 1 |
| 2012 | Beijing Sport University F.C. |
China League One | 14 | 2 |
| 2013–2014 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 103 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001–2006 | Ghana |
Senior | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Daniel Quaye?
Daniel Quaye was born on 25 December 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Daniel Quaye born?
Daniel Quaye was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Daniel Quaye play for?
Daniel Quaye played international football for Ghana. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Daniel Quaye played for?
Daniel Quaye's recorded clubs are Accra Great Olympics F.C., Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic F.C., Sekondi Wise Fighters, Yanbian Funde F.C. and Beijing Sport University F.C..
How tall is Daniel Quaye?
Daniel Quaye is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Daniel Quaye play?
Daniel Quaye played as a defender.
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