Prince Polley
Ghanaian footballer (born 1969)
Ghana
Forward
Prince Polley: profile
Prince Polley (born 4 May 1969 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Polley started out at Asante Kotoko F.C. in 1984. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1984 and 1999. The busiest spell of his career was at Asante Kotoko F.C. (1984–1988): 142 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 354 appearances and 89 goals.
At international level, Polley represented Ghana. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 23 January 1992 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1988 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 142 | 22 |
| 1988–1990 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 30 | 16 |
| 1990–1991 |  K. Beerschot V.A.C. |
Belgian Third Division | 28 | 7 |
| 1990–1991 | Beerschot A.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 28 | 7 |
| 1991–1992 | Beerschot A.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 20 | 7 |
| 1992–1994 | FC Twente | Eredivisie | 54 | 20 |
| 1994–1995 | SC Heerenveen | Eredivisie | 19 | 2 |
| 1995–1997 | Excelsior Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 24 | 4 |
| 1998–1999 |  FC Aarau |
Swiss Super League | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 354 | 89 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Jan 1992 | Nigeria 1–2 Ghana | 54 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Prince Polley?
Prince Polley was born on 4 May 1969, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Prince Polley born?
Prince Polley was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Prince Polley play for?
Prince Polley played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Prince Polley played for?
Prince Polley's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., Sparta Rotterdam, K. Beerschot V.A.C., Beerschot A.C., FC Twente, SC Heerenveen, Excelsior Rotterdam and FC Aarau.
What position does Prince Polley play?
Prince Polley played as a forward.