John Boye
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John Boye (born 23 April 1987) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]
Club career
Early career
Born in Accra, Boye began his career with Schwepps' youth academy, where he played alongside Mohammed Iddi, he then later went on to play at Pro Consult Sports Academy and Miracle FC.[2]
Heart of Lions and Rennes (loan)
Boye moved to Stade Rennais (Rennes) on 29 July 2008 after a two-week trial,[2] he first arrived at Rennes on loan on 1 September 2008 from Ghana Premier League club Heart of Lions with an option to buy,[2] and returned to Heart of Lions on 30 June 2009.
Boye had long been a target for Rennes, but an early attempt from Rennes to sign him in 2009 broke down when it was claimed that he had already signed a deal with the Israeli club, Hapoel Petach Tikva.[2]
Rennes
In July 2009, the situation had been wrapped up by Heart of Lions, allowing Rennes to complete the move before the summer transfer window 2009 deadline, he signed a contract on 10 July 2009, completing his move from his former club Heart of Lions to Stade Rennais.[3]
Sivasspor
Boye left Turkish side Sivasspor following the expiration of his contract in June 2018.[4]
Metz
On 21 June 2018, FC Metz officially announced the capture of John on a four-year deal, keeping him at the club till June 2022.[5]
Al-Fayha
On 31 August 2021, Boye joined Al-Fayha on a one-year contract.[6]
International career
On 17 June 2008, Boye was called up for the Ghana, making his debut on 22 June 2008 against Gabon.[7] Boye was included in the Ghana national team's 23-man squad for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2012 and he made his tournament debut in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana on 24 January 2012.[8]
He was part of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations team that took a silver medal after they lost to Ivory Coast in an 8-9 penalty shoot out.
International appearances
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| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 68 | 6 | |
International goals
- Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boye goal.[9] Some sources credit Christian Atsu with scoring a goal against Lesotho on 16 June 2013,[9][10] but FIFA credited it to Boye.[11]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 January 2013 | Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = Tunisia | flag alias = Flag of Tunisia.svg | flag alias-1959 = Flag of Tunisia (1959–1999).svg | flag alias-old = Tunisian flag till 1831.svg | border-old = | flag alias-bey = Flag of Tunis Bey-fr.svg | Tunisian National Navy | link alias-army = Tunisian Army | link alias-air force= Tunisian Air Force | Tunisian National Navy | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | variant =
}} || align=center | 1–2 || align=center | 4–2 || Friendly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | 28 January 2013 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = Niger | flag alias = Flag of Niger.svg | flag alias-military = Flag of niger armed forces obv.jpg | link alias-military = Niger Armed Forces | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | variant =
}} || align=center | 3–0 || align=center | 3–1 || 2013 Africa Cup of Nations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | 16 June 2013 | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = Lesotho | flag alias = Flag of Lesotho.svg | flag alias-colonial = Unofficial Basutoland Ensign.svg | flag alias-1966 = Flag of Lesotho (1966–1987).svg | flag alias-1987 = Flag of Lesotho (1987-2006).svg | Lesotho Air Squadron | link alias-military = Lesotho Defence Force | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | variant =
}} || align=center | 1–0 || align=center | 2–0 || 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | 27 January 2015 | Estadio de Mongomo, Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = South Africa | flag alias = Flag of South Africa.svg | flag alias-1795 = Flag of Great Britain (1707–1800).svg | flag alias-1801 = Flag of the United Kingdom.svg | flag alias-1857 = Flag of Transvaal.svg | flag alias-1875 = Flag of the Natal Colony (1875–1910).svg | flag alias-1876 = Flag of the Cape Colony 1876-1910.svg | flag alias-1902 = Flag of Orange River Colony.svg | flag alias-1910 = South Africa Flag 1910-1912.svg | flag alias-1912 = Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg | flag alias-1928 = Flag of South Africa (1928–1982).svg | flag alias-1982 = Flag of South Africa (1982–1994).svg | flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of South Africa.svg | flag alias-naval-1922 = Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg | flag alias-naval-1946 = Naval Ensign of South Africa (1946-1951).svg | flag alias-naval-1951 = Naval Ensign of South Africa (1951-1952).svg | flag alias-naval-1952 = Naval Ensign of South Africa (1952-1981).svg | flag alias-naval-1981 = Naval Ensign of South Africa (1981-1994).svg | flag alias-marines=Naval Ensign of South Africa.svg | link alias-marines=South African Maritime Reaction Squadron | link alias-naval = South African Navy | flag alias-air force = Ensign of the South African Air Force.svg | flag alias-air force-1940 = Ensign of the South African Air Force 1940-1951.svg | flag alias-air force-1951 = Ensign of the South African Air Force 1951-1958.svg | flag alias-air force-1958 = Ensign of the South African Air Force (1958-1967, 1970-1981).svg | flag alias-air force-1967 = Ensign of the South African Air Force 1967-1970.svg | flag alias-air force-1981 = Ensign of the South African Air Force 1981-1982.svg | flag alias-air force-1982 = Ensign of the South African Air Force (1982-1994).svg | flag alias-air force-1994 = Ensign of the South African Air Force 1994-2003.svg | link alias-air force = South African Air Force | flag alias-army = Flag of the South African Army.svg | flag alias-army-1951 = Flag of the South African Army (1951–1966).png | flag alias-army-1966 = Flag of the South African Army (1966–1973).png | flag alias-army-1973 = Flag of the South African Army (1973–1994).svg | flag alias-army-1981 = Ensign of the South African Defence Force (1981-1994).svg | flag alias-army-1994 = Flag of the South African Army (1994–2002).svg | flag alias-army-2002 = Flag of the South African Army (2002–2003).svg | link alias-army = South African Army | flag alias-military = Flag of the South African National Defence Force.svg | link alias-military = South African National Defence Force | flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of South Africa.svg | link alias-navy = South African Navy | link alias-football = South Africa national soccer team | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | altvar = football | variant =
}} || align=center | 1–1 || align=center | 2–1 || 2015 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5. | 24 March 2016 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = Mozambique | flag alias = Flag of Mozambique.svg | flag alias-1974 = Flag of Mozambique (1974-1975).svg | flag alias-1975 = Flag of Mozambique (1975–1983).svg | flag alias-1983 = Flag of Mozambique (1983).svg | flag alias-1984 = Flag of Mozambique (WFB 2000).svg | Mozambican Army | flag alias-army = Flag of the Mozambique Army.svg | Mozambique Naval Command | flag alias-navy = Flag of the Mozambique Naval Command.svg | Mozambique Naval Command | link alias-air force = Mozambique Air Force | flag alias-air force = Flag of the Mozambique Air Force.svg | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | variant =
}} || align=center | 2–0 || align=center | 3–1 || 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | 11 June 2017 | Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana | {{ Template:Yesno | alias = Ethiopia | flag alias = Flag of Ethiopia.svg | flag alias-1897 = Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg | flag alias-1975 = Flag of Ethiopia (1975–1987).svg | flag alias-1975-state = Flag of Ethiopia (1975–1987) (02).svg | flag alias-1987 = Flag of Ethiopia (1987-1991).svg | flag alias-1991 = Flag of Ethiopia (1991-1996).svg | flag alias-1996 = Flag of Ethiopia (1996-2009).svg | flag alias-naval = Flag of Ethiopia (2-3).svg | link alias-naval = Ethiopian Navy | link alias-air force = Ethiopian Air Force | flag alias-air force = Ethiopian Air Force flag.svg | link alias-army = Ethiopian Army | flag alias-navy = Flag of Ethiopia (1975–1987).svg | link alias-navy = Ethiopian Navy | flag alias-military = Flag of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (3).svg | link alias-military = Ethiopian National Defense Force | size = | name = | altlink = national football team | variant =
}} || align=center | 2–0 || align=center | 5–0 || 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
Honours
Sivasspor[12]
Metz[12]
Ghana
- Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2015[13]
Individual
References
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- ↑ a b c d Transferts John Boye prete (in French). stade-rennais-online.com. (Stade Rennais F.C.).
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- ↑ Ahmed, Boye get Ghana call up Template:Webarchive. ghanafa.org (Ghana Football Association). 17 June 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
- ↑ Boye believes he has made his case Template:Webarchive. kickoff.com (Kick Off (magazine)). 25 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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