Hans Sarpei facts for kids
Sarpei in 2019
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Hans Adu Sarpei | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Tema, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Full-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1996 | Chorweiler | ||
| 1996–1997 | Preußen Köln | ||
| 1997–1998 | Winfriedia Mülheim | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–2000 | Fortuna Köln | 44 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | MSV Duisburg | 20 | (1) |
| 2001–2007 | VfL Wolfsburg | 139 | (2) |
| 2001–2007 | VfL Wolfsburg II | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Bayer Leverkusen | 42 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Bayer Leverkusen II | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Schalke 04 | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 258 | (3) | |
| National team | |||
| 2000–2010 | Ghana | 36 | (1) |
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Hans Adu Sarpei (born June 28, 1976) is a former professional football player. He was born in Tema, Ghana. Hans played as a full-back, which is a defensive position on the field.
He is known for playing for several German clubs. Hans also played for the Ghana national team for many years. He even represented his country at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Hans Sarpei started his professional football career in Germany. He moved there from Ghana when he was a child.
Time at VfL Wolfsburg
Hans joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2001. He played for this team for six seasons. During his time at Wolfsburg, he played in over 130 matches. He was a regular player for the team. In 2007, his contract with Wolfsburg ended.
Moving to Bayer Leverkusen
After leaving Wolfsburg, Hans Sarpei moved to Bayer Leverkusen. He joined them in May 2007. He signed a two-year contract with this new club.
Playing for Schalke 04
Later in his career, Hans Sarpei joined Schalke 04. With Schalke 04, he achieved a big success. He helped the team win the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in the 2010–11 season. This is a major football trophy in Germany.
Playing for His Country
Hans Sarpei was an important player for the Ghana national team. This team is also known as the "Black Stars."
World Cup Appearances
He played for Ghana in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. He was part of the squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest football events in the world.
Africa Cup of Nations
Hans also played in the Africa Cup of Nations. This is a major football tournament for African countries. He was part of the Ghana team in 2006, 2008, and 2010. In 2010, Ghana was the runner-up, meaning they finished second. In 2008, they finished in third place.
Life After Football
After retiring from playing football, Hans Sarpei started a career in media.
Hosting a TV Show
In 2016, it was announced that Hans would be a host on a Netflix show. The show is called Ultimate Beastmaster. It is a reality competition show.
Acting in a Movie
Hans Sarpei also appeared in a movie. In 2015, he acted in the film 3 Türken und ein Baby. He played a character named Balthasar.
Personal Life
Hans Sarpei has both German and Ghanaian passports. His older brother, Edward, also used to be a professional footballer. Hans is also known for having many followers on Facebook. His fans often make funny jokes about him, similar to "Chuck Norris facts."
Achievements and Trophies
Hans Sarpei won some important titles during his career.
- Schalke 04
- DFB-Pokal: 2010–11 (German Cup winner)
- Ghana National Team
- Africa Cup of Nations:
- Runner-up: 2010
- Third place: 2008
- Africa Cup of Nations:
