Sammy Adjei
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Goalkeeper
Sammy Adjei: profile
Sammy Adjei (born 1 September 1980 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Adjei started out at Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1997. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2013. His most appearances came at Accra Hearts of Oak SC (1997–2004), where he made 150 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 260 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Adjei represented Ghana (2001–2008), earning 37 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1997–2013 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Tunisia and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (16 in 260)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 87% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Munir El Haddadi, Mario Lemina and André Kana Biyik (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2004 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 150 | 16 |
| 2004–2005 |  Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 7 | 0 |
| 2005–2008 |  F.C. Ashdod |
Israeli Premier League | 83 | 0 |
| 2008–2013 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | 0 |
| Total | 260 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2001–2008 | Ghana |
Senior | 37 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sammy Adjei?
Sammy Adjei was born on 1 September 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Sammy Adjei born?
Sammy Adjei was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Sammy Adjei play for?
Sammy Adjei played international football for Ghana. He has 37 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sammy Adjei played for?
Sammy Adjei's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Club Africain and F.C. Ashdod.
How tall is Sammy Adjei?
Sammy Adjei is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Sammy Adjei play?
Sammy Adjei played as a goalkeeper.
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