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Abedi Ayew (/ ə ˈ b eɪ d i ə ˈ j uː / ə-BAY-dee ə-YOO; born 5 November 1964), known professionally as Abedi Pele, is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and who served as captain of the Ghana national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest African footballers of all time.
- 5 November 1964 (age 58)
- 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Abedi Ayew
Apr 25, 2024 · Abedi Ayew Pelé is a Ghanaian football (soccer) player who was the only man to have won the African Player of the Year award three consecutive times (1991–93). As an attacking midfielder with Olympique de Marseille in France, Abedi Pelé was one of the first African players to have an impact on club.
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Apr 2, 2020 · The former Marseille and Ghana midfielder remembers his late manager and mentor, who died from coronavirus in Senegal. He praises Diouf as a father, a senior brother, and a visionary leader who made him the 'black Maradona'.
- Abedi Pele
Abedi Pele. Abédi Ayew. Position: FW-MF (AM) 174cm , 72kg (5-8½, 159lb) Born: November 5, 1964 in Accra, Ghana. National Team: Ghana. 1992-93 Champions League Champion.
May 1, 2020 · Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston praises Abedi Pele as the best African footballer of all-time. The former striker won the Afcon, the Uefa Champions League and the Africa Footballer of the Year award.
Jul 1, 2000 · Abédi Pelé is a former attacking midfielder who played for clubs like Marseille, Inter and Al-Ain FC. He is the brother of Kwame Ayew and the father of André, Jordan and Ibrahim Ayew, who are also footballers.
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