- He is a Ghanaian professional footballer
- He plays as a left winger for club Genk and the Ghana national team
- He helped Genk win the Belgian Cup in 2022
Joseph Paintsil is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Genk and the Ghana national team, whose net worth is estimated to be between $1 million -$5 million.
The player began his professional career playing for local team Tema Youth FC in the Ghanaian Premier League before being loaned out to Hungarian club Ferencvarosi TC.
Paintsil signed a permanent contract with Belgian club Genk and since then, he has been a regular starter for the club, helping them win the Belgian Cup in 2022.
The player is a regular for the Ghana national team has been capped over 20 times for the Black Stars, and was part of the squad that competed at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Joseph Paintsil Biography
| Full name | Joseph Paintsil |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Height | 1.70m |
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Date of birth | February 1 1998 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net worth
Joseph Paintsil’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million primarily from his profession as a football player.
He currently plays for the Belgian club Genk where he earns an annual salary of $550,000, being one of the highest-paid players at the club.
Before joining club Genk, the player was on loan at club Ferencvarosi and it is possible that he earned slightly less than what he is earning at Genk.
He also plays for the Ghana national team and is likely to earn as per every match he plays plus bonuses on performance.
Joseph Paintsil. Photo/GhanaSoccernet
In addition to his career earnings, the player also earns from endorsement deals like Nike, FanDuel and Betway. His career earnings and endorsement deals are the main sources of his net worth.
Personal Life
Joseph Paintsil was born on February 1 1998 in Fadama, Accra, Ghana to parents of the country’s descent though his father passed away a year ago.
He has an elder brother by the name of Seth who is also a footballer currently playing for Hamrun Spartans FC in Malta.
Paintsil started his education in Ghana and it is possible that he did not complete his studies as most Ghanaian footballers drop out of school to focus on their football careers and then advance their studies later.
The player started playing at a young age joining the Red Bull Ghana academy but the academy was disbanded after one year.
He then joined Tema Youth FC, a professional club in the Ghanaian Premier League. The midfielder was loaned out to Hungarian club Ferencvarosi TC where he had a successful season.
A year later, the player signed a permanent contract with Belgian club KRC Genk where he has been a regular starter for the club since joining the club, helping them win the Belgian Cup in 2022.
He made his debut for the Ghana national team and since then, he has been capped several times for the Black Stars and was part of the squad that competed at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career
Joseph Paintsil is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a left winger for Belgian club Genk and the Ghana national team.
Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, he began his professional career with Tema Youth FC in the Ghanaian Premier League. Shortly after, he was loaned to Hungarian club Ferencvarosi TC where he scored 10 goals in 25 league appearances.
A year later, the player signed a contract with Belgian club KRC Genk where he has been a regular starter helping them win the Belgian Cup in 2022.
Joseph Paintsil. Photo/Citi Sports Online
Paintsil made his debut for the Ghana national team and has been capped severally for the Black Stars, also being part of the squad that competed at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
Here are some of his career achievements;
- He was the Ghana Premier League winner in 2016
- He was the Ghanaian FA Cup winner in 2016
- He was the Ghanaian Super Cup winner in 2016
- He was the Belgian Cup winner in 2022
Luxury Collection
Joseph is a wealthy football player as reflected in his net worth. He has been spotted driving cars like a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Range Rover Sport which could be his.
FAQs
How old is he?
25 years old
What is his nationality?
Ghanaian
What is his net worth in 2023?
Between $1 million-$5 million
Which club is he currently playing for?
Genk and Ghana national team
Has he played in the World Cup?
No.
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