George Alhassan
Ghanaian footballer (born 1955)
Ghana
Midfielder
George Alhassan: profile
George Alhassan (born 11 November 1955 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Alhassan started out at Accra Great Olympics F.C. in 1977. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 1977 and 1992.
At international level, Alhassan represented Ghana (1970–1990). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 21 April 1985 (World Cup Qualification).
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1970 (aged about 15)
- First international goal
- 1985 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 1977–1992 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Gabon, South Korea and Belgium
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 91% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- K. Berchem Sport (1990)
- Shares a birthday with
- Arouna Koné, Thapelo Maseko and Adam Ounas (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1982 | Accra Great Olympics F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1982–1984 |  FC 105 Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 1984 |  Ulsan HD FC |
K League 1 | – | – |
| 1985–1990 | Accra Great Olympics F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1990–1992 |  K. Berchem Sport |
Belgian Promotion | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1990 | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Apr 1985 | Ghana 2–0 Ivory Coast | 79 | 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 George Alhassan?
George Alhassan was born on 11 November 1955, which makes him 70 years old.
Where was George Alhassan born?
George Alhassan was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does George Alhassan play for?
George Alhassan played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has George Alhassan played for?
George Alhassan's recorded clubs are Accra Great Olympics F.C., FC 105 Libreville, Ulsan HD FC and K. Berchem Sport.
How tall is George Alhassan?
George Alhassan is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does George Alhassan play?
George Alhassan played as a midfielder.