James Owusu-Ansah
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
James Owusu-Ansah: profile
James Owusu-Ansah (born 2 December 1981 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Owusu-Ansah started out at Liberty Professionals F.C. in 1996. He played for 12 clubs in 5 countries between 1996 and 2013. His most appearances came at C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo (2012–2013), where he made 15 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 15 appearances and 1 goal.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1996–2013 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Ghana, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Brazil
- Latest move
- C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Siyabonga Nomvethe and Ibrahim Sangaré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | Liberty Professionals F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1997–1999 |  Cruz Azul Hidalgo |
Ascenso MX | – | – |
| 1999–2005 | Cruz Azul |
Liga MX | – | – |
| 2002 | Correcaminos UAT |
Ascenso MX | – | – |
| 2004 | Chiapas F.C. |
Liga de Ascenso | – | – |
| 2004–2005 |  Aurora F.C. |
Primera División de Guatemala | – | – |
| 2005–2006 |  Once Municipal |
Tercera División de El Salvador | – | – |
| 2007 |  Associação Chapecoense de Futebol |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | – | – |
| 2008 | C.S.D. Xelajú MC |
Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala | – | – |
| 2009–2010 | Once Lobos |
Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | C.D. Atlético Marte |
Tercera División de El Salvador | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo |
torneo apertura 2017 (El Salvador) | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 1 |
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 | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is James Owusu-Ansah?
James Owusu-Ansah was born on 2 December 1981, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was James Owusu-Ansah born?
James Owusu-Ansah was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which clubs has James Owusu-Ansah played for?
James Owusu-Ansah's recorded clubs are Liberty Professionals F.C., Cruz Azul Hidalgo, Cruz Azul, Correcaminos UAT, Chiapas F.C., Aurora F.C., Once Municipal, Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, C.S.D. Xelajú MC, Once Lobos, C.D. Atlético Marte and C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo.
What position does James Owusu-Ansah play?
James Owusu-Ansah played as a forward.
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