Biography
Who is Sulley Muntari?
Early life and career
Sulley Ali Muntari was born in Konongo, Ghana on August 27, 1984. He started his youth career with Liberty Professionals in his home country before moving to Italy to join Udinese. He progressed from the youth academy into the first team, making his debut against Milan in November 2002. After playing five seasons in Italy, he transferred to English club Portsmouth.
During his time in England, Sulley Muntari became a regular member of the starting lineup. He played twenty nine league matches and scored four goals during the 2007-08 season. He also scored the winning goal in an FA Cup match against Manchester United and helped Portsmouth win the final against Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium.
Success with Inter Milan
Sulley Muntari joined Inter Milan in July 2008. In his first season with the club, he scored crucial goals against teams like Juventus and Napoli, helping Inter Milan win the Serie A title. He also won the Italian Super Cup during his debut campaign.
During the 2009-10 season, Sulley Muntari played a key role as Inter Milan secured a historic treble. The club won the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League. He appeared in nine matches during the European campaign and came on as a substitute in the final against Bayern Munich.
International career
Sulley Muntari became a full international for the Ghana national team in 2002. He earned over eighty caps for his country throughout his career. He was selected for two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and three FIFA World Cups.
Earlier in his career, he was a member of the Ghana under-20 team that finished as runners-up at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina. He is the older brother of fellow professional footballer Sulley Muniru.
Height and personal life
Sulley Muntari stands at a height of 179 centimeters. He is married to Menaye Donkor. Throughout his career, he has played for multiple professional clubs across Italy, England, and Ghana, establishing himself as a prominent international footballer.
Birthday and age
Sulley Muntari was born on August 27, 1984, which makes Sulley 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Sulley shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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