George Blay: profile
George Blay (born 7 August 1980 in Elmina, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 21 June 2026.
Blay started out at Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. in 1996. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1996 and 2012. His most appearances came at Standard Liège (1997–2002), where he made 88 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 276 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Blay represented Ghana (2000–2002), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Nationality explained: Why does George Blay play for Ghana?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1996–2012 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Belgium and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 276)
- Latest move
- Royal Antwerp F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bryan Mbeumo, Aaron Boupendza and Mehdi Bourabia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 |  Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 1997–2002 |  Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 88 | 2 |
| 2002–2003 | KV Mechelen |
Belgian Pro League | 11 | 0 |
| 2003–2006 | R.A.A. Louviéroise |
Belgian Third Division | 78 | 0 |
| 2006–2009 |  FC Dinamo Bucharest |
Liga I | 66 | 0 |
| 2010 | FC Internațional Curtea de Argeș |
Liga IV | 3 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | FC Unirea Urziceni |
dissolution | 11 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 19 | 0 |
| Total | 276 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2000–2002 | Ghana |
Senior | 7 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Blay born?
George Blay was born in Elmina, Ghana.
Which national team does George Blay play for?
George Blay played international football for Ghana. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has George Blay played for?
George Blay's recorded clubs are Sekondi Hasaacas F.C., Standard Liège, KV Mechelen, R.A.A. Louviéroise, FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Internațional Curtea de Argeș, FC Unirea Urziceni and Royal Antwerp F.C..
What position does George Blay play?
George Blay played as a defender.
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