Rashid Sumaila
Ghanaian football player
Ghana
Centre-back
Rashid Sumaila: profile
Rashid Sumaila (born 18 December 1992 in Cape Coast, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Sumaila's senior club career began in 2010 at Ebusua Dwarfs. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Qadsia SC (2015): 13 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 13 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Sumaila represented Ghana (2011–present). He also played for Ghana at under-20 and under-23 level.
Cape Coast has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Robert Mensah, Daniel Ashley Addo and Florence Dadson.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, South Africa and Kuwait
- Height
- 200 cm — taller than 99% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Qadsia SC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed El-Shenawy, Modou Sougou and John Moshoeu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Ebusua Dwarfs |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2013– |  Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2014–2015 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2015 |  Qadsia SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 13 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rashid Sumaila?
Rashid Sumaila was born on 18 December 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Rashid Sumaila born?
Rashid Sumaila was born in Cape Coast, Ghana.
Which national team does Rashid Sumaila play for?
Rashid Sumaila played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Rashid Sumaila played for?
Rashid Sumaila's recorded clubs are Ebusua Dwarfs, Asante Kotoko F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and Qadsia SC.
How tall is Rashid Sumaila?
Rashid Sumaila is 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Rashid Sumaila play?
Rashid Sumaila played as a centre-back.
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