Tony Yeboah
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Tony Yeboah: profile
Tony Yeboah (born 6 June 1966 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Yeboah started out at Asante Kotoko F.C. in 1981. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1981 and 2002. His most appearances came at Eintracht Frankfurt (1990–1995), where he made 123 appearances and scored 68 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 411 appearances and 194 goals.
At international level, Yeboah represented Ghana (1985–1997), earning 59 caps and scoring 29 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 17 January 1992 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1985 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1981–2002 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Germany, United Kingdom and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.47 (194 in 411)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 54% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Gharafa SC (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yvon Mvogo, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Pape Souaré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1983 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1983–1985 | Cornerstones |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1986–1987 | Okwawu United |
35 | 35 | |
| 1988–1990 |  1. FC Saarbrücken |
3. Liga | 65 | 26 |
| 1990–1995 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
Bundesliga | 123 | 68 |
| 1995–1997 |  Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 66 | 32 |
| 1997–2001 | Hamburger SV |
Bundesliga | 100 | 28 |
| 2001–2002 |  Al-Gharafa SC |
Qatar Stars League | 22 | 5 |
| Total | 411 | 194 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1997 | Ghana |
Senior | 59 | 29 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jan 1992 | Egypt 0–1 Ghana | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 20 Jan 1992 | Ghana 2–1 Congo | 29 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 20 Dec 1992 | Ghana 2–0 Algeria | 24 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 14 Jan 1996 | Ivory Coast 0–2 Ghana | 20 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 28 Jan 1996 | Ghana 1–0 DR Congo | 22 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tony Yeboah?
Tony Yeboah was born on 6 June 1966, which makes him 60 years old.
Where was Tony Yeboah born?
Tony Yeboah was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Tony Yeboah play for?
Tony Yeboah played international football for Ghana. He has 59 caps and 29 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tony Yeboah played for?
Tony Yeboah's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., Cornerstones, Okwawu United, 1. FC Saarbrücken, Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds United F.C., Hamburger SV and Al-Gharafa SC.
How tall is Tony Yeboah?
Tony Yeboah is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Tony Yeboah play?
Tony Yeboah played as a forward.
