Emmanuel Osei Kuffour
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour: profile
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour (born 6 April 1976 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Kuffour's senior club career began in 1994 at Ebusua Dwarfs. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1994 and 2011. His most appearances came at Ebusua Dwarfs (2009–2011), where he made 28 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 33 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Kuffour represented Ghana (1996–2002), earning 31 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 15 July 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1994–2011 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Russia, Iran and Libya
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (3 in 33)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 70% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-ittihad (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Siboniso Gaxa, Fatau Dauda and Ibrahim Amadou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1997 | Ebusua Dwarfs |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1998–2005 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2002 |  FC Anzhi Makhachkala |
Russian Second League | 5 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 |  Tractor F.C |
Persian Gulf Pro League | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2009 | Power F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2009 |  Al-ittihad |
Libyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2009–2011 | Ebusua Dwarfs |
Ghana Premier League | 28 | 3 |
| Total | 33 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2002 | Ghana |
Senior | 31 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jul 2001 | Ghana 1–0 Sudan | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emmanuel Osei Kuffour?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour was born on 6 April 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Emmanuel Osei Kuffour born?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Emmanuel Osei Kuffour play for?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour played international football for Ghana. He has 31 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Osei Kuffour played for?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour's recorded clubs are Ebusua Dwarfs, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, Tractor F.C, Ashanti Gold SC, Asante Kotoko F.C., Power F.C. and Al-ittihad.
How tall is Emmanuel Osei Kuffour?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Osei Kuffour play?
Emmanuel Osei Kuffour played as a forward.
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