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Samuel Kuffour

Centre-backGhanaBayern Munich2000s
85
Overall?
Born1976
Height178 cm
Weight78 kg
FootRight
All-TimeAll Time Bayern MunichClubAll-Time AfricaAll-Time AfricaAfrica
348
Club Apps
13
Club Goals
0.04
Club Ratio
62
Nat Apps
3
Nat Goals
0.05
Nat Ratio
Inner gamei
3 biography-backed signals

ReactiveBalancedRooted

Pressure regulationResponsive as pressure builds

Responds quickly as pressure accumulates. This can sharpen urgency or reduce clarity depending on context.

Competitive disciplineA balance of routine and instinct

How strongly the biography connects performance with preparation, discipline and professional habits.

Identity bondSocial roots shape football identity

Social origin and the drive to represent it remain central to the football identity described in the biography.

Positional HeatmapIllustrative · role & skills data
CB · RB · LB
Playing Style
Open guide
Stopper
Also plays
RBLB
Skill Radar?Weighted by role
ATHTECMENTACDEFATT83757679856585OVERALL
65
Att. Skills?
70
Playmaking?
85
Def. Skills?
Profile lensThe same player, read from a different angle.
Athletic83
Acceleration
76
Pace
85
Agility
77
Strength
86
Balance
85
Jumping
87
Stamina
84
Fitness
80
Technical75
Dribbling
71
Short Passing
72
Long Passing
70
Finishing
54
Shot Accuracy
56
Shot Power
80
Shooting Technique
62
Heading
82
Tackling
87
Crossing
66
Free Kick
55
Penalties
57
First Touch
71
Mental76
Composure
76
Aggression
86
Consistency
80
Creativity
63
Leadership
70
Work Rate
78
Tactical79
Vision
68
Off the Ball
57
Defensive Positioning
85
Teamwork
75
Anticipation
84
Marking
85
Player Traits
Aggressor
Ghana - Centre-backKuffour, Samuel
A powerful and emotional Ghanaian centre-back, Samuel Kuffour played with explosive athleticism, fierce commitment and a defensive style that was never exactly interested in politeness. Strong in duels, quick across the ground and aggressive in the air, he gave Bayern Munich a rare mix of physical dominance and recovery speed during one of the club’s strongest modern cycles. He was not the calmest distributor or the most elegant organiser, but his intensity, bravery and one-on-one defending made him a formidable presence. With Ghana, he became a national icon and one of the first truly elite African defenders in European football. His career had emotion, mistakes and unforgettable highs, including the 2001 Champions League triumph.
See also
KJ
Kohler, Jürgen
CB89
SJ
Stam, Jaap
CB88
L
Lúcio
CB88
SW
Samuel, Walter
CB87
VP
Vierchowod, Pietro
CB87
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