Ghana
Otto Addo
DENana Otto Addo (born 9 June 1975) is a professional football manager and former professional football player. Born in Germany, he played for the Ghana national football team. He was most recently the manager for the Ghana national team and was previously a talent coach and interim first-team assistant coach for Borussia Dortmund.
- 2022 FIFA World Cup (Ghana group stage coach)
- Led Ghana to 2026 World Cup qualification
- Borussia Dortmund youth development
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St. Gallen goalkeeper and Ghana's first-choice keeper. Currently plying his trade at St. Gallen, a commanding presence between the posts, Lawrence Ati-Zigi is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Ghana. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Charlton Athletic goalkeeper and a backup option for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Charlton Athletic, a commanding presence between the posts, Jojo Wollacott is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Ghana. Has earned 8 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
KAS Eupen goalkeeper and Ghana's third-choice keeper option. Currently plying his trade at KV Kortrijk, a commanding presence between the posts, Manaf Nurudeen is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Ghana. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Brighton right-back and Ghana's fastest defender. Currently plying his trade at Brighton, a dependable defender, Tariq Lamptey combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Bordeaux left-back and a regular starter for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Auxerre, a dependable defender, Gideon Mensah combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Celta Vigo centre-back and a mainstay in Ghana's defence. Currently plying his trade at Celta Vigo, a dependable defender, Joseph Aidoo combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Ghanaian left-back and an experienced international. Currently plying his trade at PAOK, a dependable defender, Baba Rahman combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 35 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Fenerbahçe centre-back and a leader in Ghana's backline. Currently plying his trade at Fenerbahçe, a dependable defender, Alexander Djiku combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Experienced defender for Ghana and a former Fulham player. Currently plying his trade at Club Brugge, a dependable defender, Denis Odoi combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Born in 1988, the 37-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Former Leicester City defender and a versatile veteran for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Beşiktaş, a dependable defender, Daniel Amartey combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Ghana's backline. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Arsenal midfielder and Ghana's midfield enforcer. Currently plying his trade at Arsenal, an industrious midfielder, Thomas Partey excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 13 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Lens defensive midfielder and a shield in Ghana's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Lens, an industrious midfielder, Salis Abdul Samed excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 12 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Gent midfielder and a midfield option for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Gent, an industrious midfielder, Elisha Owusu excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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West Ham United attacker and Ghana's most talented player. Currently plying his trade at West Ham United, an industrious midfielder, Mohammed Kudus excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 7 goals. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Cagliari midfielder and a young talent in Ghana's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Caen, an industrious midfielder, Ibrahim Sulemana excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Ghanaian midfielder. Currently plying his trade at Sheriff Tiraspol, an industrious midfielder, Edmund Addo excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ghana. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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LA FC winger and Ghana's representative in MLS. Currently plying his trade at Los Angeles FC, a clinical forward, Joseph Paintsil possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Bournemouth forward and a key figure in Ghana's attack. Currently plying his trade at Bournemouth, a clinical forward, Antoine Semenyo possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Leicester City winger and Ghana's rising star. Currently plying his trade at Leicester City, a clinical forward, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Born in 2004, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Red Star Belgrade winger and a pacy attacker for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Red Star Belgrade, a clinical forward, Osman Bukari possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Athletic Bilbao forward who switched allegiance to Ghana in 2022. Currently plying his trade at Athletic Bilbao, a clinical forward, Iñaki Williams possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Crystal Palace forward and a vastly experienced attacker for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Leicester City, a clinical forward, Jordan Ayew possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 85 international caps, scoring 20 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
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Lyon winger and an exciting young talent for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Lyon, a clinical forward, Ernest Nuamah possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 8 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 2003, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.