John Benson
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
John Benson: profile
John Benson (born 27 April 1991 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Benson made the step into senior football with Ashanti Gold SC in 2006. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Ashanti Gold SC (2006): 6 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 6 appearances and 2 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and Qatar
- Latest move
- Al Ahli SC (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bakary Koné, Mostafa Ziko and Saîf-Eddine Khaoui (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | 6 | 2 |
| 2009– |  Al Ahli SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 6 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is John Benson?
John Benson was born on 27 April 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was John Benson born?
John Benson was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which clubs has John Benson played for?
John Benson's recorded clubs are Ashanti Gold SC and Al Ahli SC.
What position does John Benson play?
John Benson played as a midfielder.
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