Biography
Who is Osman Bukari?
Professional beginnings in Slovakia
Osman Bukari began his professional path in Europe by joining the Slovakian club AS Trenčín in July 2018. He moved there from his home nation of Ghana, where he previously played for Accra Lions. During his two years with the Slovak side, he quickly established himself as a key member of the squad.
He appeared in 66 matches during his time in Slovakia, contributing significantly with 16 goals and 25 assists. His performance in the 2019–20 season was particularly well-known, as he earned a spot in the league's best eleven and was shortlisted as one of the top three players of the entire season.
International club career
Following his success in Slovakia, the Belgian team KAA Gent signed him in September 2020 on a three-year contract. He became a regular starter and participated in the UEFA Europa League, facing teams such as Hoffenheim and Slovan Liberec. He made 35 appearances for the Belgian side, recording four goals and six assists.
In August 2021, he moved on a season-long loan to the French Ligue 1 club FC Nantes. His time in France was successful, as he helped the team win the Coupe de France, marking the club's fourth title in that competition. This achievement also secured European qualification for the team after a long drought of 21 years.
Return to Europe and international representation
In December 2025, Osman Bukari returned to European football by signing a five-year deal with the Polish club Widzew Łódź. The transfer fee was reported at 5.5 million euros, marking a record for the league. However, by July 2026, he returned to Red Star Belgrade on a one-year loan deal.
His international career for Ghana began on March 25, 2021, in a match against South Africa. He became a consistent feature for the Black Stars starting in March 2022. He scored his first international goal in June 2022 during an AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Later that year, he represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup, scoring a goal in the 90th minute against Portugal during his tournament debut.
Personal life and citizenship
Beyond his athletic achievements on the pitch, Osman Bukari has integrated into the countries where he plays. In June 2023, the Serbian government granted him citizenship. This legal status coincided with his successful period playing for Red Star Belgrade, where he also earned individual honors such as the Serbian SuperLiga Player of the Month award in April 2023.
Birthday and age
Osman Bukari was born on December 13, 1998, which makes Osman 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Osman shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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