Ghana will go into the FIFA World Cup with some of its best football players.
The African nation have produced some talented footballers in past, and currently have some top football players in their ranks.
The Black Stars beat West African neighbors Nigeria to the World Cup tickets in March, and some of the players who secured that qualification are expected to be on the trip to Qatar.
Here are the five best Ghanaian Footballer players in the World Cup in 2022.
1. Thomas Partey
- Position: Midfielder
- Age: 29
To start with, Thomas Partey is the primary reason Ghana is at the World Cup in Qatar. The Arsenal midfielder scored the ultimate away goal that helped Ghana pip west African neighbors Nigeria to the World Cup ticket.
Partey is the most significant midfield option for the Black stars, driving Arsenal to an unbelievable Premier League start and playing consistently.
His command and stability in the center will be necessary. Partey is arguably one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
2. Daniel Amartey
- Position: Centre-back
- Age: 27
Ghana won’t deny the need for defensive experience in Qatar especially knowing the nature of opposition awaiting the black stars.
For defensive control and coordination, Leicester City’s Daniel Amartey readily comes to mind. The 27-year-old debuted for the national team in 2015 and has made 45 appearances.
Although he has featured in seven Premier League games for the Foxes, who have the poorest defense in the Premier League this season, he’s played twelve matches for the Black Stars in 2022, including World Cup qualifiers and AFCON.
3. Mohammed Kudus
- Position: Attacking midfielder
- Age: 22
22-year-old Mohammed Kudus is a big attacking prospect for Ghana at the World Cup, having honed his skills in Denmark with Norsdjaelland before moving to the Netherlands with Ajax.
He’s won the Dutch Eredivisie in the last two seasons while churning out outstanding performances in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
He will be a significant source of goals for the Black Stars at the World Cup, and with five goals in sixteen international games since debuting in 2019, it’s not an expectation too high.
4. Andre Ayew
- Position: Left winger or forward
- Age: 32
Although there have been talks about a possible return to the national team for the World Cup for legendary Asamoah Gyan, if it doesn’t work out, they can bank a highly experienced Andre Ayew, who will break Gyan’s cap record for Ghana if he plays all the group stage game.
Already a World Cup winner with the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup triumph in Egypt, Andre Ayew also comes in as a massive focus for goals, having scored 23 to become one of Ghana’s highest-scoring players in history.
He moved to Qatari side Al Sadd last season and won the League title. It should be a comfortable world cup for Andre.
5. Inaki Williams
- Position: Forward
- Age: 28
After jettisoning Spain for Ghana, all eyes will be on Inaki Williams and how he settles in with the Black Stars. The 28-year-old, who has played for Athletic Club in La Liga all his life, will give the West Africans attacking options.
His fitness is an added advantage; having played 230 matches in a row without missing any, his speed will come in handy. Inaki Williams is one of the few footballers who never get injured.
If Ghana are to go far in the 2022 World Cup, he will be one of the driving forces.
6. Jordan Ayew
- Position: Forward
- Age: 28.
Jordan Ayew, the brother of Andre Ayew, is also one of the best football players in Ghana.
The Crystal Palace forward has played 83 matches for Ghana and has scored 19 goals.
He is a versatile attacking player who is capable of scoring and creating goals.
7. Kamaldeen Sulemana
- Position: Forward
- Age: 20
Kamaldeen Sulemana is one of the most exciting young African football talents.
He made his debut for Ghana as when he was a highly rated teenager.
Sulemana is a pacy, tricky, and direct forward. His raw potential is clear.
Although he is yet to score in 11 caps for Ghana, there is no doubt that Kamaldeen is one of the best football players in Ghana.
