Karim Abdul Razak
Ghanaian football manager and former player
Ghana
Midfielder
Karim Abdul Razak: profile
Karim Abdul Razak (born 18 April 1956 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Razak started out at Asante Kotoko F.C. in 1975. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries between 1975 and 1990. The busiest spell of his career was at New York Cosmos (1979–1981): 3 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 3 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Razak represented Ghana (1975–1987), earning 62 caps and scoring 25 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 5 March 1978 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1979 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1979–1981 |  New York Cosmos |
North American Soccer League | 3 | 0 |
| 1981–1982 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1982–1983 |  Al Ain FC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 1983–1985 |  Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 1985–1988 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1988–1990 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1987 | Ghana |
Senior | 62 | 25 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Mar 1978 | Ghana 2–1 Zambia | 55 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 14 Mar 1978 | Ghana 1–0 Tunisia | 57 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Karim Abdul Razak?
Karim Abdul Razak was born on 18 April 1956, which makes him 70 years old.
Where was Karim Abdul Razak born?
Karim Abdul Razak was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Karim Abdul Razak play for?
Karim Abdul Razak played international football for Ghana. He has 62 caps and 25 goals on record.
Which clubs has Karim Abdul Razak played for?
Karim Abdul Razak's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., New York Cosmos, Al Ain FC, Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC and Africa Sports d'Abidjan.
What position does Karim Abdul Razak play?
Karim Abdul Razak played as a midfielder.