Transfers of Wednesday, 7 January 2004

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Market Value of Ghanaian Players Abroad

A research done by Ghanaweb reveals the estimated market value of some of the Ghanaians players in Europe. Despite Stephen Appiah’s successful stint at Juventus, Michael Essien remains the most expensive Ghanaian soccer player in Europe, with an estimated market value of €12 million. This all could change if Juventus wins the Italian league or makes it to the finals of the European champions league.

We present below the market value of Ghanaians players in Europe. The transfer window opened on 1 January and European clubs have until the end of the month to make any new signings.

Name Club Market value (million €)
Micka?l Essien Olympique Lyonnais 12
Stephen Appiah Juventus Turin 10
Samuel Osei Kuffour FC Bayern M?nchen 8.5
Otto Addo Borussia Dortmund 3
Matthew Amoah Vitesse Arnheim 3
Alex Nyarko Everton 3
John Mensah Chievo 2.5
Augustine Ahinful Trabzonspor 2.5
Charles Amoah SV Salzburg 2.2
Abubakari Yakubu Ajax 1.5
Samuel Johnson Gaziantepspor 1.5
Charles Akonnor VfL Wolfsburg 1

Under 1 Million

Hans Sarpei (VfL Wolfsburg) 900,000

Christian Gyan (Feyenoord Rotterdam) 850,000

George Blay (AA La Louviere) 750,000

Isaac Boakye (Arminia Bielefeld) 750,000

Kofi Amponsah (AEK Athen) 500,000

Eric Addo (Roda JC Kerkrade) 500,000

Alex Tachie-Mensah (FC St. Gallen) 300,000

Anthony Obodai (Ajax) 100,000

Most Expensive Ghanaian Transfers

Player's Name Pos. From Club To Club Fee Year
Alex NyarkoCMLens (Fra)Everton (Eng)?4.5m2000
Eric AddoDFClub Brugge (Bel)PSV (Ned)?3.75m1999
Mickael EssienDMBastia (Fra)Lyon (Fra)?3.46m2003
Stephen AppiahCMParma (Ita)Juventus (Ita)?1.39m2003