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Harrison Afful was born on July 11, 1986 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana and is credited as an association football player. As of 2026, Harrison Afful is 40 years old. The listed height is 168 cm.
My Take
Harrison Afful is exactly the kind of player I find myself rooting for: the unglamorous fullback who does the running nobody applauds. Born in Kumasi, he didn't rack up highlight-reel goals; he covered ground, defended, and launched attacks. What gets me is the itinerary. From the Feyenoord Academy to Espérance de Tunis, the Columbus Crew, and a loan back home at Asante Kotoko, that's a real journeyman's passport. At 168 cm he was never imposing, yet he carried that frame across continents on sheer persistence. I have huge respect for athletes who win games from outside the spotlight.
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- Name (English)
- Harrison Afful
- Name (Japanese)
- ハリソン・アッフル
- Reading
- はりそん・あっふる
- Born
- July 11, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison Afful born?
Born July 11, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Harrison Afful from?
Harrison Afful is from Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
What does Harrison Afful do?
Harrison Afful works as association football player.
How tall is Harrison Afful?
Harrison Afful is 168 cm.
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