Hans Sarpei facts for kids
Sarpei in 2019
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hans Adu Sarpei | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Tema, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2010 | Ghana | 36 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hans Adu Sarpei (born on June 28, 1976) is a former professional footballer. He was born in Tema, Ghana, and also holds German citizenship. Hans Sarpei played as a full-back, which is a defensive position in football.
He was also a regular player for the Ghana national team for many years. Sarpei represented his country in major tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.
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Playing Career
Time with VfL Wolfsburg
Hans Sarpei joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2001. He played for the team for six seasons, making over 130 appearances. An appearance means he played in more than 130 games for the club. In February 2004, he extended his contract with Wolfsburg until June 30, 2007.
At the end of the 2006–07 Bundesliga season, the manager at the time, Klaus Augenthaler, decided not to renew Sarpei's contract. This meant Hans Sarpei would leave the club.
Moving to Bayer Leverkusen
On May 18, 2007, Hans Sarpei moved to Bayer Leverkusen. He joined them on a free transfer, which means no money was paid between the clubs for him to move. He signed a two-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
Playing for Schalke 04
After his time at Bayer Leverkusen, Sarpei joined Schalke 04 in 2010. He played for Schalke until 2012. During his time there, he helped the team win the DFB-Pokal in the 2010–11 season. This is a major German football cup competition.
International Matches
Hans Sarpei was an important player for the Ghana national team. He represented his country in several big tournaments:
- 2006 FIFA World Cup
- 2010 FIFA World Cup
- 2006 African Cup of Nations
- 2010 African Cup of Nations
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana finished as the runner-up. In the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana secured third place.
Life After Football
Media Work
After his football career, Hans Sarpei started working in media. In 2016, it was announced that he would be a host on a Netflix reality show called Ultimate Beastmaster. This show features athletes competing in a challenging obstacle course.
He also appeared in a movie. In 2015, he played the character Balthasar in the film 3 Türken und ein Baby.
Family Life
Hans Sarpei moved to Germany from Ghana with his parents when he was a child. He also has an older brother named Edward. Edward was also a professional footballer and played for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga.
Hans Sarpei is known for having many followers on Facebook. His fans often create funny facts about him, similar to the popular "Chuck Norris facts."
Achievements
Club Honours
Schalke 04
- DFB-Pokal: 2010–11
International Honours
Ghana
- Africa Cup of Nations:
- Runner-up: 2010
- Third place: 2008
See also
In Spanish: Hans Sarpei para niños
