Joetex Asamoah Frimpong
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong: profile
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong (born 17 April 1982 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Frimpong started out at El-Kanemi Warriors in 2002. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 2002 and 2013. His most appearances came at El-Kanemi Warriors (2002–2003), where he made 34 appearances and scored 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 132 appearances and 49 goals.
At international level, Frimpong represented Ghana (2005–2009), earning 11 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cape Verde on 8 October 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2002–2013 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (49 in 132)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 43% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Zürich (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Medhi Benatia, Mohammed Salisu and Karim Ziani (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 |  El-Kanemi Warriors |
Nigeria National League | 34 | 18 |
| 2003–2006 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2006 |  CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 10 | 3 |
| 2007–2010 |  BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 33 | 7 |
| 2008–2010 | FC Luzern |
Swiss Super League | 23 | 13 |
| 2010–2013 | FC Grenchen |
1. Liga Classic | 12 | 5 |
| 2011–2012 | FC Grenchen |
1. Liga Classic | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 7 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 132 | 49 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | Ghana |
Senior | 11 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Oct 2005 | Cape Verde 0–4 Ghana | 5 | 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 Joetex Asamoah Frimpong?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong was born on 17 April 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Joetex Asamoah Frimpong born?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Joetex Asamoah Frimpong play for?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong played international football for Ghana. He has 11 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Joetex Asamoah Frimpong played for?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong's recorded clubs are El-Kanemi Warriors, Enyimba International F.C., CS Sfaxien, Al-Nassr, BSC Young Boys, FC Luzern, FC Grenchen and FC Zürich.
How tall is Joetex Asamoah Frimpong?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Joetex Asamoah Frimpong play?
Joetex Asamoah Frimpong played as a forward.
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