Player: Abedi Ayew "Abedi Pelé"

• Nationality: Ghana
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Forward
• Date of Birth: November 5, 1964
• Place of Birth: Kibi, Ghana
• Height: Approximately 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Club Career (highlights):

• Early clubs in Ghana: Real Tamale United, Great Olympics
• Europe & international clubs:
  • AS Roma (Italy) — brief spell
  • FC Zürich (Switzerland)
  • OGC Nice (France) — breakthrough, won the French Cup (1997) and became a key figure
  • Marseille (France) — won the UEFA Champions League in 1993 (though he missed the final due to suspension), and multiple domestic titles
  • Other clubs included: Torino (Italy), Levante (Spain), and several French teams

International Career (Ghana):

• Caps: Over 50 appearances for the Ghana national team (the Black Stars)
• Goals: Scored multiple goals for Ghana across his international career (exact totals vary by source)
• Major tournaments: Played in African Cup of Nations competitions and represented Ghana throughout the 1980s and early 1990s

Style of Play & Legacy:

• Creative, skillful playmaker known for dribbling, flair, vision, and ability to score and create goals.
• Regarded as one of Africa's greatest footballers; won the African Footballer of the Year award three times (1991, 1992, 1993).
• Father of notable footballers André Ayew and Jordan Ayew, who have represented Ghana at the highest level.

Honors & Recognition (selected):

• UEFA Champions League winner with Olympique de Marseille (1993)
• Three-time African Footballer of the Year (1991–1993)
• Multiple domestic trophies in France and notable individual awards

After Retirement:

• Remained involved in football through mentoring and initiatives in Ghana; his family continues his footballing legacy.
• Recognized as an ambassador for African football and celebrated for pioneering success in Europe for Ghanaian players.

Note: Club appearance and goal totals vary across sources; the above provides key facts and career highlights for Abedi Pelé, the Ghanaian international.