Abedi Pele's number: Career stats, wife, age, net worth, nationality, is he still alive?

Abedi Pele's number: Career stats, wife, age, net worth, nationality, is he still alive?

Claudia Kogi
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

Abedi Pele is one of the great pioneers of African football in Europe. He is one of the greatest African players to impact European club football, having played for teams in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and most famously France, where he helped Marseille win the 1993 UEFA Champion's League. However, the question is, what was Abedi Pele's number?

Abedi Pele's career stats
Abedi Pele attends the Golden Foot Ceremony Awards on 10 October 2011 in Monaco. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto (Modified by author)
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The latter's fame skyrocketed in the 1980s following his expertise in the sport. His skill attracted the interest of foreign teams, so he spent the better part of his career playing for international teams. Even though he retired about two decades ago, his legacy still lives on, and he has contributed significantly to Ghana's football.

Abedi Pele's profile and bio summary

Full name

Abedi Ayew 'Pele'

Date of birth

5 November 1964

Age

59 years of age as of November 2023

Place of birth

Kibi, Eastern Region, Ghana

Nationality

Ghanaian

Ethnicity

Mixed

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Religion

Christianity

Father

Pape Diouf

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Maha Ayew

Children

Rahim, Andre, Jordan, and Imani Ayew

Teams played for

Real Tamale United, Al Sadd, Zurich, Dragons FC de l'Ouémé, Chamois Niort, Al Ain, Marseille, 1860 Munich

Profession

Professional football manager

Net worth

Estimated to be $2 million

Social media presence

(X) Twitter

What was Abedi Pele's number?

Abedi's skills as a football midfield attacker allowed him to work with some of the most coveted teams worldwide. He has also played in different leagues and earned a couple of coveted awards. His jersey number was number 10 for most of his club and country career, except for his stint at TSV 1860 Munich, where his jersey number was number 19. His influence as an attacking midfielder is one that his fans will never forget.

Abedi Pele's career stats

Allegedly, were it not for his football career, the latter would not have been famous. He would not be known to many as Pele, as most people refer him to. Here are the various teams the famous soccer played for before his managerial role at Nania football club.

Abedi Pele's wife
Abedi Pele speaks about his career at his home in Accra on 13 July 2017. Photo: Pius Utomi Ekpei
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Real Tamale United

The football player debuted in 1980 when he joined Real Tamale United. His expertise in the game landed him a chance in the senior team, where he made forty-six appearances and scored twenty-one goals.

Al Sadd

In 1982, he left the country after the African Cup of Nations held that year. His departure was influenced by a deal that he had signed to join Al Sadd, a team in Qatar where he made eight appearances and scored seven goals.

Zurich

Between 1983 and 1984, he was later signed to Zurich, where he made eighteen appearances, out of which he scored nine goals.

Dragons FC de l'Ouémé

After his stint at Zurich, he joined Dragons FC de l'Ouémé in Benin, where he played for one year, made eight appearances and scored eleven goals. He later returned to Real Tamale United, where he played for the whole of 1985 before landing a more significant opportunity.

Chamois Niort

After a season in Ghana, the soccer player landed an opportunity to join Niort, a team in France. He later joined Mullhouse, where he played for a couple of months before landing an opportunity at Marseille in 1987.

Marseille

Abedi Pele's net worth
Pele attends the Golden Foot Ceremony Awards on 10 October 2011 in Monaco. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto
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Abedi's journey towards being an icon was as smooth as smooth. However, he trusted the process, joined Marseille, and stayed in the team from 1987 to 1993. In 1994, he left for Lyon and played for one year before switching to Torino for two years.

1860 Munich

Between 1996 and 1998, Abedi played for 1860 Munich. When he was on the team, he made fifty appearances and scored two goals. After the end of the two years, he left 1860 Munich for Al Ain.

Al Ain

In 1998, Pele left 1860 Munich for Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates to sign a two-year contract. He made thirty-one appearances and scored twenty-eight goals.

What is Abedi Pele's net worth?

According to various online sources, he has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He primarily earned his income from his former career as a soccer player. Besides, he is currently the manager of the Nania football club.

What is Abedi Pele's age?

The former soccer player was born to Pape Diouf on 5 November 1964 in Kibi, Eastern Region, Ghana. Therefore, as of November 2023, he is 59 years of age. According to astrology, his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What is Abedi Pele's nationality?

The former professional football player is a Ghanaian national of a mixed ethnic background.

Who is Abedi Pele's wife?

Abedi Pele's career stats
Abedi Pele arrives to boost the players' morale during a training session at the Kickers Stadium on 24 June 2006 in Wurzburg. Photo: Pius Utomi Ekpei
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The renowned Nania football manager is happily married to his wife, Maha Ayew. The dynamic couple has been together for over three decades and has been blessed with four kids: Rahim, Andre, Jordan, and Imani Ayew.

Is Abedi Pele on Instagram?

Unfortunately, the professional football manager is not dynamic on Instagram. However, he is active on X (Twitter), boasting over 23.9k followers.

Abedi Pele's number during his active days as a soccer player proves he is an icon in African football. He curved his career at a young age, and his skill allowed him to play for some of the best international teams. The epitome of his success is the awards he won throughout his journey in football.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.