Philemon McCarthy: profile
Philemon McCarthy (born 14 August 1989 in Goma, DR Congo) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
McCarthy's senior club career began in 2008 at Accra Hearts of Oak SC. He played for 3 clubs since 2008.
At international level, McCarthy represented Ghana (2005–2010), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Goma has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Ramadhani Nkunzingoma, Thierry Kasereka and Ladislas Bushiri.
Nationality explained: Why does Philemon McCarthy play for Ghana?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 16)
- Latest move
- Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jay-Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia and Diagné Fallou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2011 |  Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Wassaman United |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2012– | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| — | Feyenoord Academy Ghana |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2010 | Ghana |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Philemon McCarthy?
Philemon McCarthy was born on 14 August 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Philemon McCarthy born?
Philemon McCarthy was born in Goma, DR Congo.
Which national team does Philemon McCarthy play for?
Philemon McCarthy played international football for Ghana. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Philemon McCarthy played for?
Philemon McCarthy's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Wassaman United and Feyenoord Academy Ghana.
What position does Philemon McCarthy play?
Philemon McCarthy played as a goalkeeper.
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