Samuel Kuffour
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Samuel Osei Kuffour (born 3 September 1976) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Quick Facts Personal information, Full name ...
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Full name | Samuel Osei Kuffour[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1976-09-03) 3 September 1976 (age 47) | ||
Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
Fantomas Kumasi | |||
1990–1991 | King Faisal Babes | ||
1991–1993 | Torino | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1993–2005 | Bayern Munich | 175 | (7) |
1995–1996 | → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2005–2008 | Roma | 21 | (0) |
2006–2007 | → Livorno (loan) | 18 | (0) |
2008 | → Ajax (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2009 | Asante Kotoko | ||
Total | 228 | (8) | |
International career | |||
1993–2006 | Ghana | 54 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Men's association football ...
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Men's association football | ||
Representing Ghana | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1992 Barcelona | Team competition |
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Known for his physical power, Kuffour is best remembered for his time with Bayern Munich, whom he represented for over a decade, winning a total of 14 honours, and playing in nearly 250 official matches. Kuffour appeared with the Ghana national team in the 2006 World Cup, as well as in five Africa Cup of Nations.