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{{short description|Ghanaian-Belgian footballer}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Stanley Aborah
| name = Stanley Aborah
| fullname = Stanley Opoku Aborah<ref name="List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010">{{cite web|title=List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/RulesandRegulations/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/PlayerRegistrations/August%202010.ashx/August%202010.pdf|publisher=[[The Football Association]]|format=PDF|accessdate=2010-10-11}}</ref>
| fullname = Stanley Opoku Aborah<ref name="List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010">{{cite web|title=List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/RulesandRegulations/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/PlayerRegistrations/August%202010.ashx/August%202010.pdf|publisher=[[The Football Association]]|accessdate=2010-10-11}}</ref>
| image = Stanley Aborah (2008).jpg
| image = Stanley Aborah (2008).jpg
| caption = Stanley Aborah (left) in 2008
| caption = Aborah (left) in 2008
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|06|23|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|06|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana
| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana
| height = {{convert|1.70|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| height = 1.70 m
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub =
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| youthyears1 = 1997–1998
| clubnumber =
| youthclubs1 = [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]]
| youthclubs1 = [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]]
| youthclubs2 = [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]]
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| youthyears1 = 1997–1998
| youthyears2 = 1998–1999
| youthyears2 = 1998–1999
| clubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]
| youthclubs2 = [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]]
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| clubs2 = → [[FC Den Bosch|Den Bosch]] (loan)
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| years1 = 2004–2006
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| years2 = 2005–2006
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| caps1 = 4
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| caps2 = 21
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| goals1 = 0
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| goals2 = 3
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| nationalteam1 = [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Belgium U19]]
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| nationalyears1 =
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| nationalcaps1 =
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| nationalgoals1 =
| club-update = 26 March 2018
| youthyears3 = 1999–2000
| youthyears3 = 1999–2000
| youthclubs3 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
| youthclubs3 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
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| youthyears5 = 2001–2004
| youthyears5 = 2001–2004
| youthclubs5 = [[Jong Ajax]]
| youthclubs5 = [[Jong Ajax]]
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| years1 = 2004–2006
| clubs1 = [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]]
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| caps1 = 4
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| goals1 = 0
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| years2 = 2005–2006
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| clubs2 = → [[FC Den Bosch|Den Bosch]] (loan)
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| caps2 = 21
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| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 2006–2007
| years3 = 2006–2007
| clubs3 = [[F.C. Verbroedering Dender Eendracht Hekelgem|Dender]]
| clubs3 = [[F.C.V. Dender E.H.]]
| caps3 = 3
| caps3 = 3
| goals3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2007–2009
| years4 = 2007–2009
| clubs4 = [[FC Den Bosch|Den Bosch]]
| clubs4 = [[FC Den Bosch|Den Bosch]]
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| years6 = 2010
| years6 = 2010
| clubs6 = [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]]
| clubs6 = [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]]
| caps6 = 1
| caps6 = 1
| goals6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2011
| years7 = 2011
| clubs7 = [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]]
| clubs7 = [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]]
| caps7 = 14
| caps7 = 14
| goals7 = 8
| goals7 = 8
| years8 = 2011–2012
| years8 = 2011–2012
| clubs8 = [[Vitesse Arnhem]]
| clubs8 = [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]]
| caps8 = 13
| caps8 = 13
| goals8 = 1
| goals8 = 1
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| caps10 = 7
| caps10 = 7
| goals10 = 1
| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2015–2017
| years11 = 2013–14
| clubs11 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| clubs11 = [[Al-Salmiya SC|Al-Salmiya]]
| caps11 = 42
| caps11 =
| goals11 = 1
| goals11 =
| years12 = 2017
| years12 = 2015–2017
| clubs12 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| clubs12 = [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]
| caps12 = 4
| caps12 = 42
| goals12 = 0
| goals12 = 1
| years13 = 2018
| years13 = 2017
| clubs13 = [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]]
| clubs13 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| caps13 = 24
| caps13 = 4
| goals13 = 3
| goals13 = 0
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| nationalyears1 =
| pcupdate = 21:25, 4 December 2018 (UTC)
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| nationalteam1 = [[Belgium national under-19 football team|Belgium U19]]
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| nationalcaps1 =
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| nationalgoals1 =
| caps14 = 24
| clubs14 = [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]]
| goals14 = 3
| years14 = 2018
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'''Stanley Opoku Aborah''' (born 23 June 1987) is a Ghanaian-Belgian [[Association football|footballer]] who most recently played for [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] side [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]]. He is primarily an [[Midfielder|attacking midfielder]]. He holds both a [[Ghanaian passport]] and a [[Belgian passport]].
'''Stanley Opoku Aborah''' (born 23 June 1987) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]]. He holds both a [[Ghanaian passport]] and a [[Belgian passport]].


==Career==
==Club career==


===Early career===
===Early career===
Aborah was born in [[Kumasi]], [[Ghana]], and has had Belgian nationality since he was 10 years old. He had spells at [[R.S.C. Anderlecht]], [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]], [[K.A.A. Gent|AA Gent]] and [[K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot|Germinal Beerschot]] before joining the [[Jong Ajax|Ajax youth team]] in 2001. His father, [[Stanley Aborah (footballer, born 1969)|Stanley Aborah, Snr]], a former [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]] international, operated as a defensive midfielder and played at clubs including [[Germinal Ekeren]] (now Germinal Beerschot).
Aborah was born in [[Kumasi]], Ghana, and has had Belgian nationality since he was 10 years old. He had spells at [[R.S.C. Anderlecht]], [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]], [[K.A.A. Gent|AA Gent]] and [[K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot|Germinal Beerschot]] before joining the [[Jong Ajax|Ajax youth team]] in 2001. His father, [[Stanley Aborah (footballer, born 1969)|Stanley Aborah, Snr]], a former [[Ghana national football team|Ghana international]],{{citation needed|date=June 2024}} operated as a defensive midfielder and played at clubs including [[Germinal Ekeren]] (now Germinal Beerschot).


===Ajax===
===Ajax===
As a former [[Jong Ajax]] captain, he stepped into the senior [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] squad in 2004–05 and made his debut on 16 October 2004, against [[SC Heerenveen]].<ref>{{cite news | date=2005-09-14 |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/Players/Player=95814/index.html | title=UEFA Champions League Profile | publisher=[[uefa.com]] | accessdate=2005-09-14}}</ref> Aborah came on as a substitute in the teams [[UEFA Champions League]] victory against [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel-Aviv]] coming on for [[Rafael van der Vaart]] three days later.<ref>{{cite news | date=2004-10-19 |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=166655&cc=5901| title=Ajax 3–0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv | publisher=[[ESPNsoccernet]] | accessdate=2004-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | date=2004-10-19 |url=http://www.ajax-usa.com/matches/m04-05/ajax-restore-pride-hope-with-3-0-win-over-maccabi-tel-aviv.html | title=Ajax restore pride, hope with 3–0 win over Maccabi Tel-Aviv | publisher=[[ajax-usa.com]] | accessdate=2004-10-19 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20050306165828/http://www.ajax-usa.com/matches/m04-05/ajax-restore-pride-hope-with-3-0-win-over-maccabi-tel-aviv.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2005-03-06}}</ref>
As a former [[Jong Ajax]] captain, he stepped into the senior [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] squad in 2004–05 and made his debut on 16 October 2004, against [[SC Heerenveen]].<ref>{{cite news | date=2005-09-14 |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/Players/Player=95814/index.html | title=UEFA Champions League Profile | publisher=[[uefa.com]] | accessdate=2005-09-14}}</ref> Aborah came on as a substitute in the team's [[UEFA Champions League]] victory against [[Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]], replacing [[Rafael van der Vaart]] in the 71st minute.<ref>{{cite news | date=2004-10-19 |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=166655&cc=5901| title=Ajax 3–0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv | publisher=[[ESPNsoccernet]] | accessdate=2004-10-19}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=5 August 2010 |title=Aborah signs for the Gills |url=http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~2110911,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806115426/http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10416~2110911%2C00.html |archive-date=6 August 2010 |access-date=5 August 2010 |publisher=[[Gillingham F.C.]]}}</ref>


===FC Den Bosch (loan)===
===FC Den Bosch (loan)===
Ajax loaned him in the 2005–06 season to second division [[FC Den Bosch|F.C. Den Bosch]] to gain more experience. Aborah took part in 21 matches with this club and scored three goals.<ref>{{cite news | date=2005-11-04 |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=93661 | title=Stanley Aboran loaned out to Den Bosch | publisher=[[ghanaweb.com]] | accessdate=2005-11-04}}</ref>
Ajax loaned him in the 2005–06 season to second division [[FC Den Bosch|F.C. Den Bosch]] to gain more experience. Aborah took part in 21 matches with this club and scored three goals.<ref>{{cite news | date=2005-11-04 |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=93661 | title=Stanley Aboran loaned out to Den Bosch | publisher=[[ghanaweb.com]] | accessdate=2005-11-04}}</ref>


===FCV Dender Eendracht===
===F.C.V. Dender E.H.===
On 3 January 2007, he signed for Belgian Second Division side [[F.C. Verbroedering Dender Eendracht Hekelgem|FCV Dender EH]] on a free transfer.
On 3 January 2007, he signed for Belgian Second Division side [[F.C. Verbroedering Dender Eendracht Hekelgem|FCV Dender EH]] on a free transfer.


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===As Trenčin===
===As Trenčin===
In 2010, he left Bosch and joined second division [[Slovakia]]n team; [[AS Trenčín]].
In 2010, he left Bosch and joined second division Slovakian team; [[AS Trenčín]].<ref name=":1" />


===Gillingham===
===Gillingham===
Aborah joined [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] of England's [[Football League Two]] on a one-month contract in August 2010, which was subsequently extended to two months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~2110911,00.html|title=Aborah signs for the Gills|accessdate=5 August 2010|date=5 August 2010|publisher=[[Gillingham F.C.]]|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806115426/http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10416~2110911%2C00.html|archivedate=6 August 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He made his Gillingham debut in a 1–0 defeat away to [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] on 18 September 2010, but this proved to be his only appearance for the club, as he was released from his contract on 5 October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gillingham/9061458.stm|title=Gillingham release midfielder Stanley Aborah|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2010|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>
Aborah joined [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] of England's [[Football League Two]] on a one-month contract in August 2010 having spent the summer on trial with the Kent side.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cawdell |first=Luke |date=2010-08-03 |title=Former Ajax player Stanley Aborah hoping to kick-start his career at Gillingham |url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/former-ajax-player-stanley-abora-a82906/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[Kent Online]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> The deal was subsequently extended to two months.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoad |first=Alex |date=2010-08-27 |title=Stanley Aborah gets extended Gillingham deal |url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/stanley-aborah-gets-extended-gil-a82260/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[Kent Online]] |language=en}}</ref> He made his Gillingham debut in a 1–0 defeat away to [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] on 18 September 2010, but this proved to be his only appearance for the club, as he was released from his contract on 5 October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gillingham/9061458.stm|title=Gillingham release midfielder Stanley Aborah|work=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2010|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>


===Vitesse Arnhem===
===Vitesse===
After a spell with [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]] Aborah joined [[Eredivise]] side [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse Arnhem]]. He made 13 league appearances scoring 1 goal.
After a spell with Belgian side [[R. Cappellen F.C.|Cappellen]], Aborah joined [[Eredivise]] side [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]]. He made 13 league appearances scoring one goal. The club announced that while they had initiated contract renewal talks with Aborah he chose to leave the club.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2012 |title=Aborah set for Vitesse exit |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11923/7683343/aborah-set-for-vitesse-exit |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref>


===ND Mura 05===
===ND Mura 05===
Aborah joined [[ND Mura 05|ND Mura]] in 2012 and made 12 league appearances.
Aborah joined Slovenian side [[ND Mura 05|ND Mura]] in 2012 and made 12 league appearances.


===Ferencvárosi TC===
===Ferencváros===
Aborah then joined [[Ferencvárosi TC]] after leaving ND Mura. During his time with the Hungarian side he featured in the [[2012–13 Ligakupa#Final|2013 League Cup final]], scoring twice in a 5–1 victory over [[Fehérvár FC|Videoton]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2013 |title=Ferencvaros win the league cup final |url=https://fehervarfc.hu/en/news/ferencvaros-win-the-league-cup-final |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[Fehérvár FC]] |language=en}}</ref>
Aborah then joined [[Ferencvárosi TC]] after leaving ND Mura.

===Al-Salmiyah===
After leaving Hungary Aborah joined Kuwaiti side [[Al-Salmiya SC|Al-Samiyah]] in September 2013.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}} His time in Kuwait ended in a contract dispute, which prevented Aborah for playing for a year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2017 |title=The lowdown on new Pompey signing Stanley Aborah |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/the-lowdown-on-new-pompey-signing-stanley-aborah-862088 |access-date=2 June 2024 |work=[[The News (Portsmouth)|The News]]}}</ref>


===Notts County===
===Notts County===
In July 2015, Aborah signed for [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] after having a trial with the [[Nottinghamshire]] side. He remained with the club until he was released on 31 January 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/notts-county-sign-west-brom-striker-on-loan-as-stanley-aborah-leaves-meadow-lane/story-30101166-detail/story.html|title=Notts sign West Brom striker on loan as Aborah leaves Meadow Lane|date=2017-01-31|newspaper=Nottingham Post|access-date=2017-02-13|language=en}}</ref>
In July 2015, Aborah signed for [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] after having a trial with the [[Nottinghamshire]] side.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-07-17 |title=Stanley Aborah: Belgian midfielder signs for Notts County |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/33578195 |access-date=2024-06-02 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref> He remained with the club until he was released on 31 January 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/notts-county-sign-west-brom-striker-on-loan-as-stanley-aborah-leaves-meadow-lane/story-30101166-detail/story.html|title=Notts sign West Brom striker on loan as Aborah leaves Meadow Lane|date=2017-01-31|newspaper=Nottingham Post|access-date=2017-02-13|language=en}}</ref>


===Portsmouth===
===Portsmouth===
Aborah subsequently signed for [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] but was released after just 4 appearances, 3 of them as a substitute, in the summer of 2017.
Aborah subsequently signed for [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] but was released after just 4 appearances, 3 of them as a substitute, in the summer of 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2017 |title=Blues sign Aborah |url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2017/february/blues-sign-aborah/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[Portsmouth F.C.]] |language=en-gb}}</ref>


===Waterford FC===
===Waterford===
In January 2018 Aborah signed for [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] side [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/20264/waterford-sign-former-ajax-midfielder-stanley-aborah/|title=Waterford sign former Ajax midfielder Stanley Aborah|website=ExtraTime.ie}}</ref> Aborah made his debut in a 2-1 win against [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]] on 17 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waterfordfc.ie/report-waterford-fc-2-derry-city-1-sse-airtricity-league/|title=REPORT: Waterford FC 2 Derry City 1 - SSE Airtricity League|date=17 February 2018|publisher=}}</ref>
After deciding to retire from football Aborah signed for [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] side [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]] in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/20264/waterford-sign-former-ajax-midfielder-stanley-aborah/|title=Waterford sign former Ajax midfielder Stanley Aborah|website=ExtraTime.ie}}</ref> Aborah made his debut in a 2–1 win against [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]] on 17 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waterfordfc.ie/report-waterford-fc-2-derry-city-1-sse-airtricity-league/|title=REPORT: Waterford FC 2 Derry City 1 - SSE Airtricity League|date=17 February 2018}}</ref> Aborah retired after a season with the club.


==International career==
==International career==
Aborah has dual Ghanaian and Belgian citizenship. He was a [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] youth (U18) international{{Citation needed|date=March 2013}}.
Aborah has dual Ghanaian and Belgian citizenship. He was a [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] youth (U18) international.<ref name=":1" />

==Personal life==
After retiring from football Aborah moved to [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]. He opened a clothing line called Parte and worked for a telecommunications company Cask BV.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Allen |first=Neil |date=18 March 2021 |title=Ex-Notts County man Stanley Aborah: My future was at wonderful Portsmouth - I retired aged 29 when that was taken from me |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/ex-notts-county-man-stanley-aborah-my-future-was-at-wonderful-portsmouth-i-retired-aged-29-when-that-was-taken-from-me-3170440 |access-date=2 June 2024 |work=[[The News (Portsmouth)|The News]]}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Soccerway|stanley-junior-aborah/13237}}
* {{Soccerway|stanley-junior-aborah/13237}}
* [https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/grl158650 Stanley Aborah Interview]


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Latest revision as of 22:28, 19 November 2024

Stanley Aborah
Aborah (left) in 2008
Personal information
Full name Stanley Opoku Aborah[1]
Date of birth (1987-06-23) 23 June 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1997–1998 Anderlecht
1998–1999 Cappellen
1999–2000 Gent
2000–2001 Germinal Beerschot
2001–2004 Jong Ajax
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Ajax 4 (0)
2005–2006 → Den Bosch (loan) 21 (3)
2006–2007 F.C.V. Dender E.H. 3 (0)
2007–2009 Den Bosch 36 (3)
2010 Gillingham 1 (0)
2011 Cappellen 14 (8)
2011–2012 Vitesse 13 (1)
2012–2013 Mura 05 12 (1)
2013 Ferencváros 7 (1)
2013–14 Al-Salmiya
2015–2017 Notts County 42 (1)
2017 Portsmouth 4 (0)
2018 Waterford 24 (3)
International career
Belgium U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stanley Opoku Aborah (born 23 June 1987) is a former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He holds both a Ghanaian passport and a Belgian passport.

Club career

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Early career

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Aborah was born in Kumasi, Ghana, and has had Belgian nationality since he was 10 years old. He had spells at R.S.C. Anderlecht, Cappellen, AA Gent and Germinal Beerschot before joining the Ajax youth team in 2001. His father, Stanley Aborah, Snr, a former Ghana international,[citation needed] operated as a defensive midfielder and played at clubs including Germinal Ekeren (now Germinal Beerschot).

Ajax

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As a former Jong Ajax captain, he stepped into the senior Ajax squad in 2004–05 and made his debut on 16 October 2004, against SC Heerenveen.[2] Aborah came on as a substitute in the team's UEFA Champions League victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv, replacing Rafael van der Vaart in the 71st minute.[3][4]

FC Den Bosch (loan)

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Ajax loaned him in the 2005–06 season to second division F.C. Den Bosch to gain more experience. Aborah took part in 21 matches with this club and scored three goals.[5]

F.C.V. Dender E.H.

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On 3 January 2007, he signed for Belgian Second Division side FCV Dender EH on a free transfer.

Return to FC Den Bosch

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In the summer of 2007, Aborah signed a two-year contract with his former club Den Bosch.

As Trenčin

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In 2010, he left Bosch and joined second division Slovakian team; AS Trenčín.[4]

Gillingham

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Aborah joined Gillingham of England's Football League Two on a one-month contract in August 2010 having spent the summer on trial with the Kent side.[6][4] The deal was subsequently extended to two months.[7] He made his Gillingham debut in a 1–0 defeat away to Bradford City on 18 September 2010, but this proved to be his only appearance for the club, as he was released from his contract on 5 October.[8]

Vitesse

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After a spell with Belgian side Cappellen, Aborah joined Eredivise side Vitesse. He made 13 league appearances scoring one goal. The club announced that while they had initiated contract renewal talks with Aborah he chose to leave the club.[9]

ND Mura 05

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Aborah joined Slovenian side ND Mura in 2012 and made 12 league appearances.

Ferencváros

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Aborah then joined Ferencvárosi TC after leaving ND Mura. During his time with the Hungarian side he featured in the 2013 League Cup final, scoring twice in a 5–1 victory over Videoton.[10]

Al-Salmiyah

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After leaving Hungary Aborah joined Kuwaiti side Al-Samiyah in September 2013.[citation needed] His time in Kuwait ended in a contract dispute, which prevented Aborah for playing for a year.[11]

Notts County

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In July 2015, Aborah signed for Notts County after having a trial with the Nottinghamshire side.[12] He remained with the club until he was released on 31 January 2017.[13]

Portsmouth

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Aborah subsequently signed for Portsmouth but was released after just 4 appearances, 3 of them as a substitute, in the summer of 2017.[14]

Waterford

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After deciding to retire from football Aborah signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford in January 2018.[15] Aborah made his debut in a 2–1 win against Derry City on 17 February 2018.[16] Aborah retired after a season with the club.

International career

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Aborah has dual Ghanaian and Belgian citizenship. He was a Belgium youth (U18) international.[4]

Personal life

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After retiring from football Aborah moved to Antwerp, Belgium. He opened a clothing line called Parte and worked for a telecommunications company Cask BV.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  2. ^ "UEFA Champions League Profile". uefa.com. 14 September 2005. Retrieved 14 September 2005.
  3. ^ "Ajax 3–0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv". ESPNsoccernet. 19 October 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2004.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c d "Aborah signs for the Gills". Gillingham F.C. 5 August 2010. Archived from the original on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  5. ^ "Stanley Aboran loaned out to Den Bosch". ghanaweb.com. 4 November 2005. Retrieved 4 November 2005.
  6. ^ Cawdell, Luke (3 August 2010). "Former Ajax player Stanley Aborah hoping to kick-start his career at Gillingham". Kent Online. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  7. ^ Hoad, Alex (27 August 2010). "Stanley Aborah gets extended Gillingham deal". Kent Online. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Gillingham release midfielder Stanley Aborah". BBC Sport. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  9. ^ "Aborah set for Vitesse exit". Sky Sports. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Ferencvaros win the league cup final". Fehérvár FC. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  11. ^ "The lowdown on new Pompey signing Stanley Aborah". The News. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Stanley Aborah: Belgian midfielder signs for Notts County". BBC Sport. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Notts sign West Brom striker on loan as Aborah leaves Meadow Lane". Nottingham Post. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  14. ^ "Blues sign Aborah". Portsmouth F.C. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Waterford sign former Ajax midfielder Stanley Aborah". ExtraTime.ie.
  16. ^ "REPORT: Waterford FC 2 Derry City 1 - SSE Airtricity League". 17 February 2018.
  17. ^ Allen, Neil (18 March 2021). "Ex-Notts County man Stanley Aborah: My future was at wonderful Portsmouth - I retired aged 29 when that was taken from me". The News. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
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