Raphael Dwamena
Ghanaian association football player (1995–2023)
Ghana
Forward
Raphael Dwamena: profile
Raphael Dwamena (born 12 September 1995 in Nkawkaw, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 11 November 2023.
Dwamena's senior club career began in 2014 at FC Red Bull Salzburg. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2014 and 2023. His most appearances came at FC Zürich (2017–2018), where he made 51 appearances and scored 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 104 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Dwamena represented Ghana (2017–2018), earning 9 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2014–2023 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Austria, Switzerland, Spain and Denmark
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (31 in 104)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 77% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Real Zaragoza (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Giannelli Imbula, Issam El Adoua and Yusuf Otubanjo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 |  FC Red Bull Salzburg |
Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–2023 | FC Liefering |
Austrian Football Second League | 27 | 6 |
| 2017–2018 |  FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 51 | 21 |
| 2018–2020 |  Levante UD |
La Liga | 12 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 | Real Zaragoza |
LaLiga 2 | 9 | 2 |
| –2020 |  Vejle Boldklub |
Danish 1st Division | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 104 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Ghana |
Senior | 9 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Raphael Dwamena born?
Raphael Dwamena was born in Nkawkaw, Ghana.
Which national team does Raphael Dwamena play for?
Raphael Dwamena played international football for Ghana. He has 9 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Raphael Dwamena played for?
Raphael Dwamena's recorded clubs are FC Red Bull Salzburg, FC Liefering, FC Zürich, Levante UD, Real Zaragoza and Vejle Boldklub.
How tall is Raphael Dwamena?
Raphael Dwamena is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Raphael Dwamena play?
Raphael Dwamena played as a forward.
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