Isaac Boakye: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Isaac Boakye: profile

Isaac Boakye (born 26 November 1981 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.

Boakye made the step into senior football with Asante Kotoko F.C. in 2002. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 2002 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at VfL Wolfsburg (2006–2008): 142 appearances and 162 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 272 appearances and 226 goals.

At international level, Boakye represented Ghana (2001–2007), earning 17 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 1 July 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2001 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 19 (match)
Club career: 2002–2014 (13 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Ghana, Germany, Norway and India
Club goals per game: 0.83 (226 in 272)
Height: 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Latest move: Asante Kotoko F.C. (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aruna Dindane and Michael Eneramo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2003	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	3	0
2003–2006	Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga	62	24
2006–2008	VfL Wolfsburg	2. Bundesliga	142	162
2008	1. FSV Mainz 05	Bundesliga	13	1
2008–2010	1. FC Nürnberg	2. Bundesliga	43	10
2008–2011	Vålerenga Fotball	Eliteserien	2	28
2011–2013	Chirag United Club Kerala	National Football League	7	1
2013–2014	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
	Total		272	226

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2001–2007	Ghana	Senior	17	6

International goals (5)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	1 Jul 2001	Liberia 1–2 Ghana	58	World Cup Qualification
2	30 Jan 2002	Burkina Faso 1–2 Ghana	90	Africa Cup of Nations
3	30 Jan 2002	Burkina Faso 1–2 Ghana	90	Africa Cup of Nations
4	16 Nov 2003	Ghana 5–0 Somalia	69	World Cup Qualification
5	16 Nov 2003	Ghana 5–0 Somalia	89	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 Isaac Boakye?

Isaac Boakye was born on 26 November 1981, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Isaac Boakye born?

Isaac Boakye was born in Kumasi, Ghana.

Which national team does Isaac Boakye play for?

Isaac Boakye played international football for Ghana. He has 17 caps and 6 goals on record.

Which clubs has Isaac Boakye played for?

Isaac Boakye's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., Arminia Bielefeld, VfL Wolfsburg, 1. FSV Mainz 05, 1. FC Nürnberg, Vålerenga Fotball and Chirag United Club Kerala.

How tall is Isaac Boakye?

Isaac Boakye is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Isaac Boakye play?

Isaac Boakye played as a forward.