Baba Rahman Biography, Net worth and Career

• He is a Ghanaian professional footballer
• He plays as a left-back for Greek  club PAOK and the Ghana national team
• He was part of the Ghana squad that finished runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations

Baba Rahman is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for the Greek Super League club PAOK and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $5 million from his career earnings.

The left-back began his career at Dreams FC, a Ghanaian club where he had an impressive performance that saw him join Asante Kotoko of the Ghanaian Premier League for one season on loan.

He then signed for Bundesliga club Greuther Furth where he spent two seasons, establishing himself as one of the most promising young defenders in the Bundesliga.

Rahman was signed by Chelsea, made his debut for the club in the UEFA Champions League and he struggled to make an impact for the club, eventually being loaned out to Schalke.

Since then, the player has been on loan to several other clubs and is currently on loan at PAOK.

He is a regular starter for the Ghana national team and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Baba Rahman Biography

Net Worth

Baba Rahman’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $5 million, primarily from his football career earnings.

He is currently playing for Greek Super League club PAOK and he earns a salary of about $ 1 million.

Before joining PAOK he played for different clubs like Chelsea where he earned an impressive salary of about $5.4 million per annum.

Baba Rahman. Photo/Sky Sports

Besides his career earnings, Rahman also has some endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Adidas and Puma that pay him a  decent amount and have contributed to his net worth greatly.

Personal Life

Baba Rahman was born on July 1994 in Tamale, Ghana to Alhaji Baba and Hajia Fati Baba Sibdoo. He has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters.

The left-back started playing football at a young age in school, Our Lady of Fatima JHS and Young Dakpem’yili JHS in Tamale.

He started playing for his local team Young Meteors Tamale where he played for six years before being scouted to join Dreams FC, an Accra-based club.

His father is a great Chelsea fan and in his honor, the player has his name on the back of his Jersey.

Rahman is married to his longtime girlfriend Selma, and they have a son. He is a devout Muslim and says his faith guides his career.

Career

Baba Rahman is a Ghanaian professional football player who plays as a left-back for the Greek Super League club PAOK and the Ghana national team.

Rahman’s football career began playing for his local team Young Meteors Tamale where he played for six years before being scouted to join Dreams FC, an Accra-based club.

He was scouted by Dreams FC at the age of 16 years and he quickly rose through the ranks, being loaned out to Asante Kotoko of the Ghanaian Premier League where he made his professional debut.

His season at Kotoko was very successful as he helped them win the Ghanaian Premier League title, also named the league’s Discovery of the Year.

Baba Rahman. Photo/Ghana Soccernet

A year later, he signed for Greuther Furth of the Bundesliga where he spent two seasons and was named in the Bundesliga Team of the season.

The player signed with club Chelsea and made his debut for the club in the UEFA Champions League. His impact at the club was a real struggle and he was loaned out to Schalke.

Since then, Rahman has been on loan to several other clubs like Real Mallorca, Stade Reims and PAOK where he is currently playing.

Despite his struggles at the club level, he is a regular starter for the Ghana national team and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Luxury Collection

Rahman is doing well as is evident in his net worth and could afford a car of his choice. He certainly owns a car/cars though we have no details of the brand/s.

FAQs

How old is he?

29 years old

What is his nationality?

Ghanaian

Is he married?

Yes

Does he have children?

Yes

Which club does he play for currently?

PAOK