Eric Addo
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Eric Addo: profile
Eric Addo (born 12 November 1978 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Addo made the step into senior football with Club Brugge K.V. in 1996. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1996 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at PSV Eindhoven (1999–2009): 82 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 209 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Addo represented Ghana (1998–2010), earning 45 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1996–2012 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Belgium and Netherlands
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (9 in 209)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 75% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Eindhoven (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Benni McCarthy, Adlène Guedioura and Nedum Onuoha (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 |  Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 65 | 5 |
| 1999–2009 | PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie | 82 | 3 |
| 2003 | Roda JC Kerkrade | Eerste Divisie | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | Roda JC Kerkrade | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 1 |
| 2009–2011 | Roda JC Kerkrade | Eerste Divisie | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | FC Eindhoven | Eerste Divisie | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 209 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2010 | Ghana |
Senior | 45 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eric Addo?
Eric Addo was born on 12 November 1978, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Eric Addo born?
Eric Addo was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Eric Addo play for?
Eric Addo played international football for Ghana. He has 45 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eric Addo played for?
Eric Addo's recorded clubs are Club Brugge K.V., PSV Eindhoven, Roda JC Kerkrade and FC Eindhoven.
How tall is Eric Addo?
Eric Addo is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Eric Addo play?
Eric Addo played as a midfielder.
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