Godfred Karikari

Quick Facts

Full Name	Godfred Karikari
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 11, 1985(1985-03-11)
Age	39
Birthplace	Kumasi
Country	Ghana
Birth City	Ashanti Region
Horoscope	Pisces

Godfred Karikari Biography

Godfred Karikari is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on March 11, 1985 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Godfred Karikari (Chinese: Gao Fan *Qia Li Qia Li ; Jyutping Gou1 Faan4 – Kaa1 Lei5 Kaa1 Lei6; born 11 March 1984) is a Ghanaian Hong Kong professional footballer who currently is playing for the Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.

Godfred has played for over seven seasons playing soccer in Hong Kong. He was issued the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card 7 February 2011. The absence of the Hong Kong SAR passport meant that he could not be officially registered as an Hong Kong player in the 2011 AFC Cup and was also ineligible be a representative for Hong Kong in international matches. Because of his late application, he was not granted an official passport for Hong Kong until November 2011. On the 2nd of December the following day, he was summoned by the interim Hong Kong coach Liu Chun Fai for the 2012 Guangdong Hong Kong Cup team. Godfred Karikari scored on his debut for Hong Kong in the 2012 Guangdong Hong Kong Cup, as the match finished with a score of 2-2.

Godfred has yet to obtain his Hong Kong passport, but is still being drafted into new head coach Ernie Merrick’s 27-member training squad. “I was told the passport is ready and the only thing the Hong Kong Immigration Department needs is a confirmation letter from the Ghana government that I have given up my original nationality, normally, it can take some time, but I have written to the Ghana government, pressuring them to give me the papers as soon as possible. It’s my dream to play for Hong Kong at international level. I hope the good news can come soon so that I can be part of the team.” On 11 April 2012, Hong Kong head coach Ernie Merrick confirmed that Godfred Karikari’s nationality change has been approved and he can now represent Hong Kong. Merrick considers his addition to the team will be very helpful.

On 13 June 2012, Godfred moved to mainland China and signed a contract with Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye. He joined as a Hong Kong Chinese player and therefore not occupying any foreigners quotas of the club. He made his debut for Henan on 23 June, in a 0-0 away draw against Dalian Shide. His first goal for Henan came on 4 days later, which ensured Henan beat Chongqing Lifan 2–0 in the third round of 2012 Chinese FA Cup.

Godfred has joined Pegasus. On the 11th of September, 2010 he scored three goal in TSW Pegasus’ 5:1 victory over HKFC. On April 1, 2011 he scored a three-goal hat-trick with Tai Chung FC in a 7:1 victory. He was a part of 13 scoring goals in the league for TSW Pegasus throughout all local competitions during the season 2010-11.

Godfred Karikari Net Worth

Godfred Karikari is one of the richest Association Football Player from Ghana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Godfred Karikari 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Godfred was born in Hong Kong in 2002 and was a part of Fukien. He joined Fukien in 2005. transferred into Rangers (HKG).

Godfred relocated into Happy Valley in January 2008. He scored nine goals during the remaining part period. While the club decided to implement a youth- focused strategy for the 2009-10 season contract was extended. The club was the last of the 10 clubs during the season. Godfred quit the club to join TSW Pegasus.

In the 2011-12 season, Godfred continued his good form by scoring 6 goals in 3 games, including a hat-trick against Sham Shui Po on 24 September 2011. Godfred was voted Most Valuable Player of Month in September 2011 by the Hong Kong Sports Press Association.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Godfred Karikari height 5 ft 10 in Godfred weight 75 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Godfred Karikari Dating?

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After six years abroad, Karikari returned to Hong Kong’s top flight, and signed with R&F on 19 January 2018.

Facts & Trivia

Godfred Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ghana. Godfred Karikari celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.

On 5 February 2020, Karikari signed with another HKPL club Kitchee. Godfred is yet to make an appearance for his new club since his arrival due to the spreading of Coronavirus which makes the HKPL being suspended from mid of March 2020.