Rahim Ayew
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Full-back
Rahim Ayew: profile
Rahim Ayew (born 16 April 1988 in Tamale, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a full-back.
Ayew started out at F.C. Nania in 2005. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at F.C. Nania (2005–2008), where he made 77 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 157 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Ayew represented Ghana (2009–2010), earning 8 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-17, under-20 and under-23 level.
Tamale has produced 23 footballers in our database, including Baba Rahman, Mubarak Wakaso and Abdul Fatawu Issahak.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Egypt and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (26 in 157)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 43% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Asante Kotoko F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Taye Taiwo, Ramy Bensebaini and Ilias Akhomach (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | F.C. Nania |
77 | 9 | |
| 2008–2009 | Sekondi Wise Fighters |
30 | 2 | |
| 2009–2010 |  Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 11 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 |  Lierse S.K. |
Belgian First Division B | 39 | 14 |
| 2013– | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 157 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Ghana |
Senior | 8 | 0 |
| — | Ghana U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| — | Ghana U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| — | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rahim Ayew?
Rahim Ayew was born on 16 April 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Rahim Ayew born?
Rahim Ayew was born in Tamale, Ghana.
Which national team does Rahim Ayew play for?
Rahim Ayew played international football for Ghana. He has 8 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rahim Ayew played for?
Rahim Ayew's recorded clubs are F.C. Nania, Sekondi Wise Fighters, Zamalek SC, Lierse S.K. and Asante Kotoko F.C..
How tall is Rahim Ayew?
Rahim Ayew is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Rahim Ayew play?
Rahim Ayew played as a full-back.
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