Joe Addo
Ghanaian footballer (born 1971)
Ghana
Centre-backDefender
Joe Addo: profile
Joe Addo (born 12 September 1971 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.
Addo made the step into senior football with VfB Stuttgart in 1993. He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries between 1993 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Red Bull New York (2002–2003): 60 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Addo represented Ghana (1990–2000).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1993–2006 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, United States and Hong Kong
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 102)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 70% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kitchee SC (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Raphael Dwamena, Giannelli Imbula and Issam El Adoua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 |  VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | – | – |
| 1996 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 1997 | FSV Frankfurt |
2. Bundesliga | 7 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 |  C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 1998 |  Ethnikos O.F.P.F. (men's association football) |
Gamma Ethniki | 21 | 0 |
| 1999–2001 |  Tampa Bay Mutiny |
Major League Soccer | 13 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | Red Bull New York |
Major League Soccer | 60 | 2 |
| 2005–2006 |  Kitchee SC |
Hong Kong Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–2000 | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joe Addo?
Joe Addo was born on 12 September 1971, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Joe Addo born?
Joe Addo was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Joe Addo play for?
Joe Addo played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Joe Addo played for?
Joe Addo's recorded clubs are VfB Stuttgart, Sparta Rotterdam, FSV Frankfurt, C.F. Os Belenenses, Ethnikos O.F.P.F. (men's association football), Tampa Bay Mutiny, Red Bull New York and Kitchee SC.
How tall is Joe Addo?
Joe Addo is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Joe Addo play?
Joe Addo played as a centre-back and defender.
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