Prince Buaben
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Prince Buaben: profile
Prince Buaben (born 23 April 1988 in Akosombo, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Buaben made the step into senior football with AFC Ajax in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at Dundee United F.C. (2007–2011), where he made 115 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 169 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Buaben represented Ghana (2008), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: Netherlands and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (10 in 169)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 43% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Partick Thistle F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Anichebe, Mathias Jørgensen and John Boye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 2007–2011 |  Dundee United F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 115 | 8 |
| 2011–2013 | Watford F.C. |
EFL Championship | 31 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | Carlisle United F.C. |
National League | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | Partick Thistle F.C. |
Scottish Premier League | 11 | 0 |
| 2014– | Heart of Midlothian F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | – | – |
| Total | 169 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ghana |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Prince Buaben?
Prince Buaben was born on 23 April 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Prince Buaben born?
Prince Buaben was born in Akosombo, Ghana.
Which national team does Prince Buaben play for?
Prince Buaben played international football for Ghana. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Prince Buaben played for?
Prince Buaben's recorded clubs are AFC Ajax, Dundee United F.C., Watford F.C., Carlisle United F.C., Partick Thistle F.C. and Heart of Midlothian F.C..
How tall is Prince Buaben?
Prince Buaben is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Prince Buaben play?
Prince Buaben played as a midfielder.
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