Mark Edusei
Ghanaian footballer
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Mark Edusei (born 29 September 1976 in Kumasi) is a former Ghanaian football midfielder. Throughout his career Edusei moved around a lot, playing for clubs based in six countries.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 September 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1995 | King Faisal Babes | ||
| 1995 | Al-Ahli | 1 | (0) |
| 1995 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 14 | (0) |
| 1996–2001 | Lecce | 26 | (1) |
| 1997–1998[1] | → Leiria (loan) | 26 | (3) |
| 1999–2000 | → Leiria (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | → Bellinzona (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Cosenza | 66 | (5) |
| 2003–2006 | Sampdoria | 22 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | → Piacenza (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | → Torino (loan) | 32 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Catania | 58 | (0) |
| 2009 | Bari | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Bellinzona | 43 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2004 | Ghana | 10 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Early career
Catania
From the 2006–2007 season he played for Serie A team Calcio Catania. The Sicily team signed him in co-ownership deal for €120,000.[2] In June 2007 Catania acquired him for an additional €150,000.[2] Edusei became a big part of the Catania team off the bench and from the start on occasions. During his three-season stint, he made over 25 appearances.
Late career
After taking no part in field play during the first six months of the 08-09 Serie A season, Edusei was allowed to Bari in January 2009.[3] Edusei signed a deal until June 2010.[3]
In December 2009 he signed a contract until the end of season with optional 1 more year with Bellinzona.[4]
International
Edusei has also represented the Ghana national team.[5]