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Sulley Muntari

Suleyman Ali "Sulley" Muntari(born 27 August 1984) is a Ghanaian former professionalfootballerwho played as a midfielder. He spent most of his career in Italy, playing for clubs such asUdinese,Inter Milan,andAC Milan.

Sulley Muntari
Muntari withInter Milanin 2009
Personal information
Full name Suleyman Ali Muntari[1]
Date of birth (1984-08-27)27 August 1984(age 40)[2]
Place of birth Konongo,Ashanti,Ghana
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2000–2001 Liberty Professionals
2001–2002 Udinese
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2007 Udinese 125 (8)
2007–2008 Portsmouth 29 (4)
2008–2012 Inter Milan 66 (7)
2011 →Sunderland(loan) 9 (1)
2012 →AC Milan(loan) 13 (3)
2012–2015 AC Milan 57 (8)
2015–2016 Al Ittihad 18 (2)
2017 Pescara 9 (1)
2018 Deportivo La Coruña 8 (0)
2019 Albacete 2 (0)
2022 Hearts of Oak 11 (1)
Total 347 (35)
International career
2001 Ghana U20 7 (0)
2002–2014 Ghana 84 (20)
Medal record
RepresentingGhana
Men'sfootball
Africa Cup of Nations
Third place 2008 Ghana
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:00, 10 June 2022 (UTC)

Spoken about as a talented footballer at a young age, Muntari started his youth career in Ghana withLiberty Professionalsbefore joining Udinese where he progressed from their academy into becoming a first team player. He featured in over 150 matches for Udinese and scored 9 goals before securing a move to join English team Portsmouth then English Premier League. He spent only a season with the Pompey and was also part of the team that won theFA Cupin2007–08.

His performance in the Premier League and the FA Cup earned him a move to join Inter Milan in 2008. During his time withInter Milan,he helped the team win theChampions Leaguein2009–10and theSerie Atitle in2008–09and2009–10among other trophies.

After becoming a full international in 2002, Muntari earned over 80 caps for theGhana national teamand was selected for twoAfrica Cup of Nationstournaments and threeFIFA World Cups.He was also a member of the Ghana U20 team that placed second in theAfrican Youth ChampionshipandFIFA U-20 World Cupboth in 2001.

He is the elder brother of formerTambovplayerSulley Muniru.[4]

Club career

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Early career

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Muntari's abilities first came to light in youth tournaments, while he was playing forLiberty Professionalsyouth team. He became a regular member ofGhana under-20 teamat the age of 16 as they finished runners-up at the2001 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipinArgentina,losing out to thehostsin the final.[5]Despite impressing during a trial withManchester Unitedafter the tournament,[6][7]he ended up joining Italian clubUdinese.

Udinese

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He joined Udinese in 2001, where his first season was spent in the reserves. He made his first-team debut on 6 November 2002, againstMilan.

In hissecond full season,he made 23 appearances, and increased his standing to 33 appearances thefollowing season,[8]although indiscipline saw him sent off three times in 16 matches in the2006–07 season.[9]He left Udinese forPortsmouthafter five seasons in Italy.

Portsmouth

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Muntari had already indicated a desire to move to the EnglishPremier League,[10]when in early 2007 transfer bids were received from Portsmouth. He eventually opted for Portsmouth[11]and transferred on 30 May 2007, for a new club record fee, believed to be around £7.1 million, signing a five-year contract.[12][13]

He was a regular member of the first XI throughout the2007–08 season,playing 29 League matches and scoring four goals. He made his Premier league debut on the opening match-day on 11 August 2007 in Pompey's 2–2 away draw againstDerby County.[14][15]On 29 September, Muntari scored his first goal and provided an assist in a thrilling7–4victory overReading.[16][17][18]Muntari scored the seventh goal of the match from the penalty spot in stoppage time afterKranjcarwas fouled byRosenior.The scoreline set a record as thehighest scoring matchinPremier Leaguehistory.[16][17][19][20]His skill, tenacity and football ability were praised for his performance in this match.[18]On 24 November, Muntari scored his second league goal againstBirminghamhelp Portsmouth to a 2–0 victory.[21]He scored against his Ghanaian compatriotRichard Kingson,who was making his Premier League debut in goal for the Blues.[22]

His performance of note was away atAston Villawhere he scored two spectacular long-range goals.[23]He also played fourFA Cupmatches, scoring the winner from the penalty spot in a 1–0 victory over Manchester United atOld Traffordin the Sixth round of theFA Cup.[24][25]His winner led to their progress into the semi-finals.[26]He was in the starting XI that won the2008 FA Cup FinalatWembley StadiumoverCardiff City.[27]He leftFratton Parkafter one season to joinInternazionale.

Inter Milan

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On 2 March 2007, it was reported in the Italian press that Inter Milan were preparing a summer offer for the midfielder. Injuries toEsteban CambiassoandPatrick Vieiraunderlined just how short of ball-winning midfielders theNerazzurriwere, and they would be looking to remedy the problem in June 2007. Transfer consultantsMarco BrancaandGabriele Orialiwere looking around Europe for possible options and Muntari seemed to be their man at the insistence of coachRoberto Mancini,[28]although Muntari ultimately went to Portsmouth in the summer of 2007. On 21 July 2008, however, Italian newspaperLa Repubblicareported that with the probable failure of new Inter coachJosé Mourinhoto land his formerChelseamidfielderFrank Lampard,Muntari was now his top target central midfield target.[29]The reports gathered pace in the Italian press in the next few days that Muntari had already agreed a four-year contract with Inter.[30][31]In an interview in 2022, he revealed that he agreed to sign after Mourinho called him and asked if he wanted to play for him, to which he replied yes.[32]

But Portsmouth managerHarry RedknapptoldSky SportsNews, "I don't want to sell him. He is one of my best players and is a terrific young talent" when quizzed about Inter's supposed interest in Muntari.[33] On 24 July 2008, theBBC[34]andGazzetta dello Sport[35]reported that Muntari would complete a €14 million plus bonuses move to Inter.[36][37]He finally completed his move to Inter on 28 July 2008 and wore the number 20 jersey,[38]previously worn byÁlvaro Recobafor many years.

2008–09 season

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On 24 August, Muntari made his competitive debut for Inter Milan in the club's victory overRomain the Italian Super Cup. He scored the first goal with the match ending in a 2–2 draw after extra time before Inter won the trophy on penalties.[39][40]

On 22 November 2008, Muntari scored the winner, redirecting a waywardZlatan Ibrahimovićshot, in theDerby d'Italiaagainst rivalsJuventus.[41]The victory was Inter's first victory over Juventus at San Siro after four years. Two weeks later, Muntari scored a backheel goal againstNapoliat theSan Siroafter a great cross fromMaicon,a match that ended 2–1 for Inter. In the very lastSerie Amatch of the season, on 31 May 2009 againstAtalanta,he opened the scoring for Inter after blasting in aLuís Figocross from outside the penalty box. Later, his shot on goal was parried by the goalkeeper, but Esteban Cambiasso scored from the rebound to make the score 3–3. Inter eventually won 4–3 and Muntari won his firstScudettoafter his first season with the club.

Muntari playing for Inter in 2009

2009–10 season

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Ahead of the2009–10 season,Muntari was assigned the number 11 jersey.[42]On 2 August 2009, Muntari featured for 84 minutes in the 2–12009 Supercoppa Italianaloss toLazio.[43]On 23 August, on the opening match day of the season, he came on to play 29 minutes of their 1–1 draw toBari.He started his first Serie A match of the season, in their 2–1 victory over his former clubUdineseon 3 October 2009.[44][45]On 24 October, Muntari scored his first goal of the season to help Inter Milan to a 2–1 victory overCatania.[46]

On 16 April 2010, in their match against Juventus, he came on in the 89th minute forWesley Sneijder,and three minutes later he assistedSamuel Eto'oto score Inter Milan's second goal, securing a 2–0 victory.[47]The following match day, Muntari played the full 90 minutes and scored his second goal of the season after a shot fromMoussa Maregadeflected off him, to help Inter Milan to a 3–1 win overAtalanta.[48][49]At the end of the season, Inter Milan retained theSerie A titlewith Muntari playing a key role, playing 27 out of 38 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing two assists. He played in all of Inter Milan'sCoppa Italiamatches that season, as the club won the competition for the sixth time in its history. He came on as a late substitute in thefinal,which Inter Milan won 1–0 over AS Roma.[50]During Inter Milan's first Champions League match of the season, Muntari started and played 62 minutes before taken off forDejan Stankovićin their goalless draw againstBarcelona.[51]Further on, in total, he played 9 matches out of 12 in their European berth as Inter Milan secured their third Champions League title after 45 years, since their second title in 1965.[52][53]The title secured Inter Milan the first ever Italiantreble(Serie A,theCoppa Italia,and theUEFA Champions League).[53][54]In the final,Muntari came on as a second-half substitute, afterDiego Militohad secured the title with two goals againstBayern Munichat theSantiago Bernabeu.He became the fourth Ghanaian to win the Champions League.[55]Across all competitions that season, Muntari made 42 appearances and played a significant role in securing the treble.[52]

Muntari playing for Inter in 2010

2010–11 season

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After José Mourinho's departure, in the 2010–11 season, Muntari fell down the pecking order and was considered a fringe player by new manager Rafael Benitez. He came on as a substitute in four of their first five games of the season. There were multiple reports most notably fromSky Sportsthat Muntari wanted to leave for another team where he would be a first-team regular after missing out on the match-day squad for their match against Juventus on 5 October. He refused to sit in the stands to watch the game and instead went home after learning he had not been selected for the match-day squad.[56][57]In a counter-interview, Benitez stated that he would meet with him to discuss the matter.[57]The following match-day, Muntari came on as a late substitute for Wesley Sneijder, to play the final four minutes of their 1–0 victory overCagliari Calcio.[58]On 29 October, he came on in the 19th minute for injuredEsteban Cambiassoto score 25-yard long range goal to secure a 1–0 away win against Genoa.[59][60]Muntari won the2010 FIFA Club World Cupwith Inter after they defeatedTP Mazembe3–0 in thefinal.He was an unused substitute in the final however, he played 13 minutes of the 3–0 semi-final victory overSeongnam FC.[61][62]

On 15 January 2011, Inter Technical Director Marco Branca confirmed Muntari had handed in an official transfer request. A number of Premier League clubs were speculated to be interested in Muntari.

Loan to Sunderland

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On 26 January 2011, Premier League clubSunderlandwere given permission to hold talks with Muntari,[63]and on 29 January, he signed for Sunderland on loan from Inter until the end of the 2010–11 season.[64]On 7 May 2011, he was initially credited with his first and only goal in a 2–1 win overBolton Wanderers,but this was subsequently recorded as aZat Knightown goal.[65]

On 13 May 2011, Sunderland opted not to sign Muntari on a permanent basis, and he returned to Inter.[66]He played the first half of the 2011–12 season for Inter Milan and played four league matches before going on loan to AC Milan.[67][68]

AC Milan

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2011–12 season

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Muntari (left) with AC Milan teammatesEl Shaarawy(center) andTraoré(far right) in 2012

On 31 January 2012, Muntari joinedAC Milanon loan.[67][69]On 19 February 2012, Muntari scored his first goal as a Milan player on his debut, in a Serie A away match againstCesena,which Milan won 3–1.[70]On 25 February 2012, with Milan leading 1–0 against Juventus, Muntari appeared to have doubled Milan's lead with a header from a cross byUrby Emanuelson,however thegoal was not givenby refereePaolo Tagliaventodespite the ball crossing the line while being saved byGianluigi Buffon;the match ended 1–1.[71]On 2 May 2012, Muntari scored a goal against Atalanta in a game that ended 2–0, bringing Milan one point behind leaders Juventus. Juventus eventually went on to win the Serie A title that year, beating Milan to theScudettoby four points.

Massimiliano Allegrisaid toMilan Channelin May 2012 that Muntari would play with Milan for a further two years until June 2014. Muntari officially signed for Milan on a free transfer after his Inter contract expired on 1 July 2012.

2012–13 season

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While on holiday in the off-season, Muntari picked up a knee injury playingbeach footballthat could keep him out for the entire first half of the2012–13 season.On 20 February 2013, Muntari scored a goal to give Milan a two-goal lead againstBarcelonaahead of the second leg in thelast 16tie in theUEFA Champions League.[72]However, it was not enough as Barcelona knocked Milan out in the return leg at theCamp Nou,4–0 and 4–2 on aggregate.

Muntari playing forAC Milanin 2013

On 8 May 2013, Muntari scored his first goal in2012–13 seasonin a match againstPescara,which Milan won 4–0.[73]Later that month, he was fined €10,000 and suspended for two matches after being sent off during a game againstRomafor manhandling referee Gianluca Rocchi whilst protesting a call.[74][75]

2013–14 season

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On 6 October, Muntari put on an impressive performance for Milan as he scored two goals against Juventus, though Juventus went on to win the game 3–2.[76]On 16 December Muntari scored a late goal against Roma to salvage a 2–2 draw.[77]He was then sent off the following match against former club Inter when he hitZdravko Kuzmanović,receiving a three-match ban.[78]On 18 May, Muntari helped Milan win the three points againstSassuolowhen Muntari scored a goal and helped Milan win the match 2–1.[76]

2014–15 season

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On 18 June 2014, Muntari signed a new two-year contract with Milan.[79]On 31 August 2014, Muntari scored in Milan's opening game in the2014–15 Serie Aas Milan beatLazio3–1. On 4 October, Muntari contributed to Milan's 2–0 win against Chievo by scoring the opening goal of the game.[76]He was released by mutual consent on 30 June 2015.[80]

Ittihad FC

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On 27 July 2015, Muntari joinedSaudileague teamIttihad FCon a two-year deal.[81][82]He made his league debut for theJeddah-based club on 20 August, in their first match of the season, playing the full 90 minutes as they defeatedNajran SC2–1.[83]On 17 October, Muntari provided two assists to two of the three goals scored byGelmin Rivasin a 3–1 victory overAl-Qadsiah.On 25 February 2016, he scored his first goal for the club, helping his side to a 1–0 home league victory against Najran SC.[84]He scored his second goal for the club the following game week in their 6–2 victory overAl-Raed.[85]

Muntari played in the2016 AFC Champions League,he made his debut in the competition againstLokomotiv Tashkentin their 1–1 draw on 23 February.[86]The following month, in their second leg against Lokomotiv Tashkent, he scored his third goal for the club, a long range effort which helped Ittihad to another 1–1 draw.[87]At the end of the season, Muntari played 29 matches in all competitions and scored three goals. Muntari's contract with Ittihad was terminated at the end of the season due to financial constraints from the club. In 2017, FIFA ordered the team to pay him $5.3 million due protracted contract dispute.[88][89]

Pescara

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In January 2017 he returned to Italy by signing a six-month contract withPescara.[90]Muntari made his debut 5 February 2017, in a 6–2 loss to Lazio.[91]On 12 March, he scored his first goal for Pescara in their 3–2 loss to his former clubUdinese Calcio.[92]On 30 April 2017, Muntari left aSerie Amatch atCagliariafter his complaints of racist abuse were met with a yellow card.[93][94]After that incident, Muntari did not feature for the club again and was benched for the remaining four matches of the season. That match against Cagliari extended Muntari's Serie A appearance record for an African Player to 270 matches. The record was later broken by fellow Ghanaian player Kwadwo Asamoah in 2021.[95]

Deportivo La Coruña

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On 22 February 2018, Muntari joined Spanish clubDeportivo de La Coruñauntil the end of the2017–18 season.[96]The manager,Clarence Seedorf,with whom he played in the2011–12season at AC Milan, influenced him to sign with the club.[97]He was given the number 21 jersey which was previously won by the club's legendJuan Carlos Valerón.[97]A day after his announcement, he made his debut for the club, coming on in the 82nd minute forPedro Mosquerain their goalless draw againstEspanyol.[98]

Albacete

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On 31 January 2019, after six months of inactivity Muntari signed withAlbaceteuntil the end of the season.[99]Due to his lack of fitness, Muntari did not make a mach day squad for Albacete until 2 March 2019, when he was named on the bench and was unused substitute in their 1–0 loss toCádiz CF.[100][101]The following match day, he came on in the 84th minute forMickaël Malsato make his debut in their 1–0 loss toGimnàstic.[102]On 7 April 2019, he started his match for the club, assistingAleix Febasto score the game-winning goal againstAD Alcorcónto grant them a 1–0 away win.[103][104][105]

Accra Hearts of Oak

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After two-years without a contract, Muntari returned to active football and joined Ghana Premier League giantsHearts of Oakon a six-month deal.[106]He revealed that he signed with the Accra-based team because his son asked him to do so, so that he could come to the stadium and watch him play.[107][108]Muntari was given the number 10 jersey after Hearts petitioned theGhana Football AssociationafterEmmanuel Netteyhas worn that jersey number in the first half of the season, prior to his transfer.[109]On 6 February 2022, he made his debut as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to rivalsAccra Great Olympics,coming on in the 79th minute forWilliam Dankyi.[110]The following match day, he made his first start for the club in their goalless draw againstReal Tamale Unitedat theAliu Mahama Stadium.When Muntari was taken off in the 80th minute, he was given a standing ovation and received applause from both RTU and Hearts supporters.[111]

He won thePresident Cupon 4 March, his first trophy at the club, playing 80 minutes of a 2–1 victory over arch-rivalsAsante Kotoko.His performance earned him praise.[112][113]On 9 March 2022, he scored his first goal, a winner in a 2–1 Ghana Premier League match againstWest African Football Academy.He scored from the penalty spot afterPatrick Razakwas fouled in the box.[114][115]

On 27 June 2022, Muntari came on as a late substitute in the 2023 Ghana FA Cup final as Hearts won the cup via a 2–1 victory over Bechem United.[116][117]

The FA Cup final was also his final professional career match, after turning down a contract renewal proposal from the club and announcing his retirement in November. At the end of his short-stint with Hearts, he made 15 matches in all competitions, scored 1 goal, provided two assists and won two trophies.[118][119]

On 28 November 2022, Muntari announced his retirement in an interview with Sky Sports stating that–“I just did a few months with the local side-Hearts of Oak. My son wanted me to play. I didn’t play for almost three years, then my son decided to ask me to go and play. I did that but now I’m done”, bringing an end to his 18 years professional career.[120][119]

International career

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Youth

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Muntari representedBlack Starletsat the2001 Meridian Cup,including a 1–1 draw withPortugal[121]and losing toItaly0–1.[122]Muntari then was chosen for the2001 FIFA World Youth Championshipas Ghana took second place.

Senior

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Muntari (centre) playing forGhanaagainstLesothoin 2008

He won his first senior cap againstSloveniaon 17 May 2002, and became a regular fixture in the team asThe Black Starsopened their2006 FIFA World Cup qualifyingcampaign. He was selected for the Olympic side atAthens 2004,but was sent home for disciplinary reasons.[123]This started a dispute between Muntari and theGhana Football Association(GFA), and he said that he would refuse to play for his country again, setting the "record" for the youngest international retirement.[124]He retracted, making a public apology to the Association,[125]and was selected for the2006 World Cupsquad. He played in the first two matches, a 2–0 defeat byItalyand a 2–0 win overthe Czech Republic,in which he scored, but having received a yellow cards in each game. He wassuspendedfor the game against theUnited States,but returned for the second round match againstBrazil,in which Ghana was eliminated.

He remained a regular member of the team, and appeared in the2008 African Cup of Nationsside, scoring the winner in the first group match againstGuineaand the second goal in the last group match againstMorocco.He scored his third goal of the tournament when he scored a free-kick againstIvory Coastin the third-place play-off. His goal against Guinea, a 25-metre left-footed pile-driver in the 89th minute, was voted one of theBest Goals of the Tournament.[126]

Muntari with Ghana in 2008

He was voted as an All-Star Player during the2008 African Cup of NationsTournament in Ghana. The Team of the Tournament was decided by the Technical Study Group (TSG) after careful observations of all the tournament's matches.[127]

Although expected to play for Ghana in the2010 African Cup of NationsinAngola,Muntari was excluded from the national team due to disciplinary problems. After purposefully missing an international friendly against Angola, he also snubbed a meeting with coachMilovan Rajevac.[128]Muntari later issued a full apology to his country and coach.[129]

Muntari in action for Ghana in 2011

Muntari was selected for Ghana's2010 World Cupsquad. After not being included in the starting line-up for the team's first two matches, Muntari was reportedly expelled from the squad for insulting Rajevac and his teammates.[130]However, after an intervention by former captainStephen Appiah,he was reinstated[131]and went on to make two further substitute appearances againstGermanyand the United States before starting the quarter-final againstUruguayin place of the suspendedAndré Ayew.During the match, Muntari scored a long-range effort in first half stoppage time, putting Ghana ahead 1–0 at half-time.[132]

On 2 June 2014, Muntari was named in Ghana's squad for the2014 World Cup.[133]In the team's opening match, he was in the starting line-up for the Black Stars against the United States in a 2–1 defeat.[134]

Muntari andKevin-Prince Boatengwere sent home from the Black Stars camp in Brazil and suspended from the Ghana squad on 26 June 2014 for disciplinary reasons, only hours before the final Group match againstPortugal.Muntari reportedly assaultedMoses Armah,a member of former managerJames Kwesi Appiah's coaching staff.[135][136]

Style of play

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A formerleft-back,[137]Muntari later developed into a powerful, experienced, hard-working, and tenacious midfielder; although he is primarily known for his physical strength and combative playing style, he was also able to make notable improvements to his technical skills throughout his career.[138]He also possesses a good left-foot, a powerful shot from outside the area, and is a solid passer of the ball.[139][140]He primarily excels as a ball-winner, due to his energy, tactical intelligence, and ability to break down the opposition's play; a versatile footballer, although he is usually deployed as adefensive,central, orbox-to-box midfielder,he is also capable of playing as a leftwingeror even as anattacking midfielder.[139][141][142]Due to his aggressive and hard-tackling style of play, however, he has also been criticised for his tendency to pick up cards.[141][143]

Personal life

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His younger brother isSulley Muniru,who plays in the Russian Liga I.[4]

In December 2010, Muntari married Ghanaian businesswomanMenaye Donkorand they have a son.[144][145][146]On 20 June 2015, it was reported that Donkor had given birth to the couple's first child.[147]On 16 September 2020, Donkor confirmed the arrival of their second child, in an interview onGhOne TV.[148]

Muntari is adevout Muslim.[146]

Career statistics

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Club

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Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Udinese 2002–03 Serie A 12 0 2 0 — — 14 0
2003–04 Serie A 23 0 4 0 1[b] 0 — 28 0
2004–05 Serie A 33 2 6 0 2[c] 0 — 41 2
2005–06 Serie A 29 3 0 0 11[d] 0 — 40 3
2006–07 Serie A 28 3 2 1 — — 30 4
Total 125 8 14 1 14 0 — 153 9
Portsmouth 2007–08 Premier League 29 4 4 1 — — 33 5
Internazionale 2008–09 Serie A 27 4 3 0 7[b] 1 1[e] 1 38 5
2009–10 Serie A 27 2 5 0 9[b] 0 1[e] 0 42 2
2010–11 Serie A 8 1 1 0 3[b] 0 1[f] 0 13 1
2011–12 Serie A 4 0 0 0 0 0 — 4 0
Total 66 7 9 0 19 0 3 1 97 8
Sunderland(loan) 2010–11 Premier League 9 1 0 0 — — 9 1
Milan(loan) 2011–12 Serie A 13 3 1 0 0 0 — 14 3
Milan 2012–13 Serie A 15 1 1 0 2[b] 1 — 18 2
2013–14 Serie A 26 5 0 0 8[b] 1 — 34 6
2014–15 Serie A 16 2 1 0 — — 17 2
Total 70 11 3 0 10 2 — 83 13
Al-Ittihad 2015–16 Saudi Pro League 18 2 3 0 5[g] 1 3 0 29 3
Pescara 2016–17 Serie A 9 1 0 0 — — 9 1
Deportivo La Coruña 2017–18 La Liga 8 0 0 0 — — 8 0
Albacete 2018–19 Segunda División 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Hearts of Oak 2021–22 Ghana Premier League 11 1 3 0 0 0 1[h] 0 15 1
Career total 347 35 36 2 48 3 7 1 438 41
  1. ^IncludesCopa Italia,FA Cup,King Cup,Ghana FA Cup
  2. ^abcdefAppearance(s) inUEFA Champions League
  3. ^Appearances inUEFA Cup
  4. ^Eight appearances in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Cup
  5. ^abAppearances inItalian Supercup
  6. ^Appearance inFIFA Club World Cup
  7. ^Appearances inAFC Champions League
  8. ^Appearance inPresident's Cup

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[149]
National team Year Apps Goals
Ghana 2002 2 2
2003 1 0
2004 5 1
2005 6 2
2006 11 3
2007 8 2
2008 12 4
2009 6 2
2010 6 2
2011 10 1
2012 8 1
2013 5 2
2014 4 0
Total 84 20
Scores and results list the Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Muntari goal.
List of international goals scored by Sulley Muntari[150]
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 20 June 2004 Baba Yara Stadium,Kumasi,Ghana South Africa 1–0 3–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 14 November 2005 King Fahd International Stadium,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 2–1 3–1 Friendly
3 8 October 2005 Estádio da Várzea,Praia,Cape Verde Cape Verde 2–0 4–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
4 29 May 2006 Walkers Stadium,Leicester,England Jamaica 3–0 4–1 Friendly
5 4 June 2006 Easter Road,Edinburgh,Scotland South Korea 2–0 3–1 Friendly
6 17 June 2006 RheinEnergieStadion,Cologne,Germany Czech Republic 2–0 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup
7 7 February 2007 Wembley Stadium,London,England Nigeria 4–0 4–1 Friendly
8 24 March 2007 UPC-Arena,Graz,Austria Austria 1–1 1–1 Friendly
9 20 January 2008 Ohene Djan Stadium,Accra,Ghana Guinea 2–1 2–1 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
10 28 January 2008 Ohene Djan Stadium,Accra,Ghana Morocco 2–0 2–0 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
11 9 February 2008 Baba Yara Stadium,Kumasi,Ghana Ivory Coast 1–0 4–2 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
12 22 June 2008 Ohene Djan Stadium,Accra,Ghana Gabon 2–0 2–0 2010 World Cup qualification
13 12 August 2009 Brisbane Road,London,England Zambia 3–0 4–1 Friendly
14 6 September 2009 Ohene Djan Stadium,Accra,Ghana Sudan 1–0 2–0 2010 World Cup qualification
15 3 March 2010 Koševo Stadium,Sarajevo,Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–1 1–2 Friendly
16 2 July 2010 Soccer City,Johannesburg,South Africa Uruguay 1–0 1–1 2010 FIFA World Cup
17 27 March 2011 Stade de la Revolution,Brazzaville,Congo Congo 3–0 3–0 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
18 1 June 2012 Baba Yara Stadium,Kumasi,Ghana Lesotho 1–0 7–0 2014 World Cup qualification
19 7 June 2013 Al-Merrikh Stadium,Omdurman,Sudan Sudan 3–1 3–1 2014 World Cup qualification
20 15 October 2013 Baba Yara Stadium,Kumasi,Ghana Egypt 5–1 6–1 2014 World Cup qualification

Honours

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Portsmouth

Inter Milan[151]

Hearts of Oak

Ghana U20

Ghana

Individual

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