Shamo Quaye
Football player (1971-1997)
Ghana
Midfielder
Shamo Quaye: profile
Shamo Quaye (born 22 October 1971 in Tema, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 30 November 1997.
Quaye started out at Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1989. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 1989 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Qadsiah FC (1993–1995): 50 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 100 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Quaye represented Ghana (1988–1997), earning 41 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Tema has produced 32 footballers in our database, including Freddy Adu, Hans Sarpei and Matthew Amoah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1988 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 1989–1997 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (14 in 100)
- Latest move
- Umeå FC (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aïssa Mandi, Godfrey Chitalu and Gaël Bigirimana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1993–1995 |  Al Qadsiah FC |
Saudi Pro League | 50 | 7 |
| 1993–1995 |  Qadsia SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 50 | 7 |
| 1995–1996 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  Umeå FC |
Ettan Fotboll | – | – |
| Total | 100 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1997 | Ghana |
Senior | 41 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Shamo Quaye born?
Shamo Quaye was born in Tema, Ghana.
Which national team does Shamo Quaye play for?
Shamo Quaye played international football for Ghana. He has 41 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Shamo Quaye played for?
Shamo Quaye's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Al Qadsiah FC, Qadsia SC and Umeå FC.
What position does Shamo Quaye play?
Shamo Quaye played as a midfielder.
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