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Derek Boateng
Former Footballer, Defensive Midfielder
About Derek Boateng
Derek Boateng played professional football in eight countries over eighteen years, from Greece at 16 to the United States. In Israel he won two league titles and a State Cup with Beitar Jerusalem.
Club career
He was born in Accra on 2 May 1983 and started at Liberty Professionals before signing for Kalamata in Greece at 16. He moved to Panathinaikos in 2001 and was loaned to OFI, then joined AIK in Sweden in 2003, where he helped the club win promotion back to the top flight in 2005. Beitar Jerusalem signed him in July 2006, and he won the Israeli league in his first season and the league and cup double in 2007-08. He went on to play in Germany, Spain, Ukraine and England before finishing in the United States in 2017.
Black Stars
The defensive midfielder won 47 caps between 2001 and 2013 and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
Frequently asked questions about Derek Owusu Boateng
What is Derek Boateng's net worth?
Derek Boateng has an estimated net worth of $2 million (estimated).
How old is Derek Boateng?
Derek Boateng is 43 years old, born May 2, 1983.
What is Derek Boateng known for?
Derek Boateng is a Former Footballer, Defensive Midfielder.
What is Derek Boateng's nationality?
Derek Boateng is Ghanaian.
Where did Derek Boateng study?
Derek Boateng studied at Mfantsipim School.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Derek Owusu Boateng
- Date of Birth
- 2 May 1983
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
Education
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Derek Boateng". Wikipedia.
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