Nii Welbeck
Ghanian footballer (1976–2014)
Ghana
Defender
Nii Welbeck: profile
Nii Welbeck (born 3 October 1976 in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 12 November 2014.
Welbeck started out at FC Winterthur in 1995. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 1995 and 2002. His most appearances came at Dardanel Spor A.Ş. (1996–1997), where he made 10 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 10 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Welbeck represented Ghana (1996–1999).
Sekondi-Takoradi has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Samuel Inkoom, Kim Grant and Edwin Gyimah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1995–2002 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Switzerland, Turkey, Greece and Ghana
- Latest move
- Okwawu United (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kelechi Iheanacho, El Bilal Touré and Amor Layouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 |  FC Winterthur |
Challenge League | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  Dardanel Spor A.Ş. |
TFF Third League | 10 | 1 |
| 1997–1998 |  Athens Kallithea F.C. |
Super League Greece 2 | – | – |
| 1998–2002 | Okwawu United |
– | – | |
| Total | 10 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nii Welbeck born?
Nii Welbeck was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana.
Which national team does Nii Welbeck play for?
Nii Welbeck played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Nii Welbeck played for?
Nii Welbeck's recorded clubs are FC Winterthur, Dardanel Spor A.Ş., Athens Kallithea F.C. and Okwawu United.
What position does Nii Welbeck play?
Nii Welbeck played as a defender.
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