Sulley Muntari (AC Milan)
Andre Ayew (Marseille)
Born
in Seclin, France to Ghanaian parents, winger Ayew is one of three
football playing sons of football legend Abedi Pele. He started playing
professionally for Ghanaian club Nania at age 14. He was signed by
Marseille in 2005 where he spent two years with their youth side before
making his debut for the senior side in 2007. He has 78 caps and 19
goals for Marseille and 40 caps and four goals for the Ghana national
team
Anthony Annan (Osasuna)
Anthony
Gildas Kofi Annan (yes, he is related to the Kofi Annan) was born in
Accra in 1986. He currently plays as a central midfielder for top flight
Spanish side Osasuna. Previous clubs include Sekondi Hasaacas, Hearts
of Oak, Rosenborg, Schalke and Vitesse. He has 56 caps for Ghana,
scoring his first goal for them against Mali in 2009
Michael Essien (Real Madrid)
Michael
Kojo Essien is a midfielder who was born in Accra in 1982. He started
out playing for Ghana's Liberty Professionals where was spotted by
French side Bastia where he spent three years. After that he rose to
fame playing for Premier League giants Chelsea. After 163 caps and 17
goals for The Blues Essien was loaned out to Real Madrid. His nickname
is The Bison for his physical style of football.
Emmanuel Frimpong (Arsenal)
Arsenal
midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong was born in Ashanti capital Kumasi in
1192. The youngster moved to London at an early age and was scouted by
Arsenal when only 14-years-old. He made six appearances for Arsenal in
2011 before being loaned to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2012. He has
played for the England Under 16 and England Under 17 sides. He has
pledged his international future to Ghana.