He represented Ghana in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and three FIFA World Cups
Sulley Muntari is a former Ghanaian professional footballer whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $10-$20 million. He played as a central midfielder and recently retired leaving behind a legacy of impressive achievements and memorable moments.
His professional football career began in his home country of Ghana with the club Liberty Professionals where he progressed through their youth ranks before making his senior debut for the club. While playing locally, he was spotted by Udinese scouts who took him to Italy and here, he marked the journey of his profession on a larger scale, gaining international recognition and paving the way for his success in Europe and beyond.
From Yudinese, Muntari joined Portsmouth for one season and won the FA Cup with the club. He then signed a three-year contract with club Inter Milan and achieved Champions League success. He then joined AC Milan on two separate stints, winning the Serie A title in 2011.
Muntari was on a brief loan spell with Sunderland during his time with Inter Milan and after the spell, he moved to the Middle East to play in the Saudi Professional League with Ittihad FC for one season. He returned to Italy for one season to play for Pescara, then it was Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish Segunda Division for one season before joining Albacete. The midfielder returned to Ghana and joined Accra Hearts of Oak, where he helped them win the Ghana FA Cup in his final season before retirement.
Sulley Muntari Biography
Full name
Suleyman Ali “Sulley Muntari”
Age
39 years old
Height
1.79 m
Place of birth
Konongo, Ashanti, Ghana
Date of birth
August 27 1984
Nationality
Ghanaian
Occupation
Footballer
Source of wealth
Football earnings
Marital status
Married
Sulley Muntari Net Worth
Sulley Muntari’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $10-$20 million, primarily from his career earnings as a professional footballer. In his active playing years, he played for several top clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan and Portsmouth where he commanded significant salaries.
Sulley Muntari. Photo/3News
He was a prominent figure in Ghanaian and international football and this was a source of attraction for potential sponsorship deals which generated a decent amount of money. Muntari is also an entrepreneur who has invested in several businesses in Ghana, which was one of his main reasons to retire from football so that he can handle his business. All these sources of income have significantly played a role in his net worth and it is likely to continue growing since he is still generating cash from his investments.
Sulley Muntari Personal Life
Suleyman Ali alias Sulley Muntari was born on August 27 1984 in Konongo, Ghana to parents of the country’s descent. His father was a football coach who played a role in nurturing his passion for the sport and he has six siblings.
Sulley attended Konongo Odumase Secondary School in Ghana and due to his growing football commitments, he likely focused on pursuing his professional football career over certain academic pursuits. He started playing in his home country, left for Italy to play for Udinese among other clubs and also in Europe for Inter Milan and AC Milan. He returned to Ghana to play for the Accra Hearts of the Oak before he retired.
The former midfielder is married to his Canadian-born Ghanaian businesswoman Menaye Donkor and they have children together.
Sulley Muntari Career
His professional football career began in his home country of Ghana with the club Liberty Professionals where he progressed through their youth ranks before making his senior debut for the club. While playing locally, he was spotted by Udinese scouts who took him to Italy and here, he marked the journey of his profession on a larger scale, gaining international recognition and paving the way for his success in Europe and beyond.
Sulley Muntari. Photo/beIN SPORTS
From Yudinese, Muntari joined Portsmouth for one season and won the FA Cup with the club. He then signed a three-year contract with club Inter Milan and achieved Champions League success. He then joined AC Milan on two separate stints, winning the Serie A title in 2011.
Muntari was on a brief loan spell with Sunderland during his time with Inter Milan and after the spell, he moved to the Middle East to play in the Saudi Professional League with Ittihad FC for one season. He returned to Italy for one season to play for Pescara, then it was Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish Segunda Division for one season before joining Albacete. The midfielder returned to Ghana and joined Accra Hearts of Oak, where he helped them win the Ghana FA Cup in his final season before retirement.
Luxury Collection
Muntari is known for his love of sweet rides and he owns; a Ferrari, Lamborghini Aventador and Gallardo, and Cadillac Escalade among others.
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