Owusu Benson
Ghanaian association football player
Ghana
Midfielder
Owusu Benson: profile
Owusu Benson (born 22 March 1977 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Benson made the step into senior football with Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1994. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries between 1994 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at SC Kriens (2004–2008): 100 appearances and 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 368 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Benson represented Ghana (1999), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1994–2011 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Romania, Switzerland and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (44 in 368)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- SC Buochs (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lamine Sané, Ahmed Aboul Fotouh and David Nyathi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 19 | 6 |
| 1995 |  FC Sportul Studențesc București |
18 | 0 | |
| 1995 |  FC Solothurn |
1. Liga Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Yverdon-Sport FC |
Challenge League | 43 | 12 |
| 1997–1998 | SC Kriens |
Challenge League | 24 | 4 |
| 1998–1999 | FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 33 | 3 |
| 2000 |  JEF United Chiba |
J1 League | 23 | 2 |
| 2001–2002 | FC Wil 1900 |
Swiss Super League | 40 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 | SR Delémont |
Promotion League | 33 | 2 |
| 2004–2008 | SC Kriens |
Challenge League | 100 | 12 |
| 2009–2011 | SC Buochs |
30 | 2 | |
| Total | 368 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ghana |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Owusu Benson?
Owusu Benson was born on 22 March 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Owusu Benson born?
Owusu Benson was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Owusu Benson play for?
Owusu Benson played international football for Ghana. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Owusu Benson played for?
Owusu Benson's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, FC Sportul Studențesc București, FC Solothurn, Yverdon-Sport FC, SC Kriens, FC Sion, JEF United Chiba, FC Wil 1900, SR Delémont and SC Buochs.
How tall is Owusu Benson?
Owusu Benson is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Owusu Benson play?
Owusu Benson played as a midfielder.
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