Joseph Agyemang-Gyau
Ghanaian footballer (1939-2015)
Ghana
Defender
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau: profile
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau (born 3 June 1939 in Sunyani, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 14 May 2015.
Agyemang-Gyau's senior club career began in 1968 at Washington Whips. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 1968. The busiest spell of his career was at Washington Darts (1969–1970): 19 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 41 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Agyemang-Gyau represented Ghana (1960–1968).
Sunyani has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Afriyie Acquah, Prince Kwabena Adu and Felix Afena-Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1960 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: United States and Ghana
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (10 in 41)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 7% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Désiré Doué, Vozinha and Papiss Cissé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |  Washington Whips |
North American Soccer League | 15 | 4 |
| 1969–1970 | Washington Darts |
American Soccer League | 19 | 5 |
| 1972–1973 | Baltimore Bays |
– | – | |
| 1974 | Washington Diplomats |
North American Soccer League | 7 | 1 |
| — | Real Republicans |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 41 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1968 | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Joseph Agyemang-Gyau born?
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau was born in Sunyani, Ghana.
Which national team does Joseph Agyemang-Gyau play for?
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Joseph Agyemang-Gyau played for?
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau's recorded clubs are Washington Whips, Washington Darts, Baltimore Bays, Washington Diplomats and Real Republicans.
How tall is Joseph Agyemang-Gyau?
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Joseph Agyemang-Gyau play?
Joseph Agyemang-Gyau played as a defender.
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