Matthew Amoah
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Matthew Amoah: profile
Matthew Amoah (born 24 October 1980 in Tema, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Amoah started out at SBV Vitesse in 1998. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at SBV Vitesse (1998–2005): 174 appearances and 62 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 344 appearances and 118 goals.
At international level, Amoah represented Ghana (2002–2010), earning 44 caps and scoring 11 goals. Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 5 June 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Tema has produced 32 footballers in our database, including Freddy Adu, Hans Sarpei and Joseph Aidoo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2015 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, Germany and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (118 in 344)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Heracles Almelo (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bruma, Tarek Hamed and Imoh Ezekiel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005 | SBV Vitesse | Eerste Divisie | 174 | 62 |
| 2000 | Fortuna Sittard | Eredivisie | 15 | 10 |
| 2005–2007 |  Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 17 | 0 |
| 2007–2011 | NAC Breda | Eerste Divisie | 101 | 42 |
| 2011–2012 |  Mersin İdmanyurdu |
TFF Second League | 5 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | SC Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | Heracles Almelo | Eerste Divisie | 16 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | Heracles Almelo | Eerste Divisie | 16 | 2 |
| Total | 344 | 118 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2010 | Ghana |
Senior | 44 | 11 |
International goals (9)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jun 2005 | Ghana 2–1 Burkina Faso | 83 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 18 Jun 2005 | South Africa 0–2 Ghana | 59 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 4 Sep 2005 | Ghana 2–0 Uganda | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 27 Jan 2006 | Ghana 1–0 Senegal | 13 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 11 Oct 2008 | Ghana 3–0 Lesotho | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 7 Jun 2009 | Mali 0–2 Ghana | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 20 Jun 2009 | Sudan 0–2 Ghana | 6 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 20 Jun 2009 | Sudan 0–2 Ghana | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 15 Nov 2009 | Ghana 2–2 Mali | 65 | 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 Matthew Amoah?
Matthew Amoah was born on 24 October 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Matthew Amoah born?
Matthew Amoah was born in Tema, Ghana.
Which national team does Matthew Amoah play for?
Matthew Amoah played international football for Ghana. He has 44 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Matthew Amoah played for?
Matthew Amoah's recorded clubs are SBV Vitesse, Fortuna Sittard, Borussia Dortmund, NAC Breda, Mersin İdmanyurdu, SC Heerenveen and Heracles Almelo.
How tall is Matthew Amoah?
Matthew Amoah is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Matthew Amoah play?
Matthew Amoah played as a forward.
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