George Owu
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Goalkeeper
George Owu: profile
George Owu (born 7 July 1982 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Owu made the step into senior football with Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. in 2000. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2000.
At international level, Owu represented Ghana (2003–2009), earning 9 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-20 and under-23 level.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and Egypt
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 91% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lee Addy, Youssef Aït Bennasser and Han-Noah Massengo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2002–2004 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2007 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2007–2010 |  Al Masry SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2010–2013 | Ebusua Dwarfs |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2013– | Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003–2009 | Ghana |
Senior | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | Ghana U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is George Owu?
George Owu was born on 7 July 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was George Owu born?
George Owu was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does George Owu play for?
George Owu played international football for Ghana. He has 9 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has George Owu played for?
George Owu's recorded clubs are Sekondi Hasaacas F.C., Asante Kotoko F.C., Ashanti Gold SC, Al Masry SC and Ebusua Dwarfs.
How tall is George Owu?
George Owu is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does George Owu play?
George Owu played as a goalkeeper.
Ghanaian players of the same generation
Michael EssienGhana · b. 1982
Asamoah GyanGhana · b. 1985
Sulley MuntariGhana · b. 1984
Stephen AppiahGhana · b. 1980
John PaintsilGhana · b. 1981
Derek BoatengGhana · b. 1983
John MensahGhana · b. 1982
Matthew AmoahGhana · b. 1980
S
Sammy AdjeiGhana · b. 1980
Junior AgogoGhana · b. 1979
Fatau DaudaGhana · b. 1985
Razak PimpongGhana · b. 1982