Isaac Vorsah is a Ghanaian former footballer known for his role as a centre-back.
He began his professional career at Gamba All Blacks F.C. in 2005.
Vorsah joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2007, where he played for five seasons.
Biography
Early Life
Isaac Vorsah was born in Accra, Ghana, and began his football journey in Kpando, located in the Volta Region. His early career saw him playing for Oscar FC and FC Maamobi before making a significant move to Gamba All Blacks F.C. in 2005, where he showcased his talent as a centre-back.
Career
Vorsah's impressive performances at Gamba All Blacks caught the attention of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, who signed him in January 2007. His time at Kotoko was brief, as he soon moved to Germany to join TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on loan. After a successful trial, he secured a permanent deal, playing 130 matches and scoring 4 goals for the club from 2007 to 2012. Following his stint in Germany, he transferred to FC Red Bull Salzburg in 2012, where he continued to excel, winning the Austrian Bundesliga twice and the Austrian Cup.
In 2015, Vorsah joined FC Liefering, the farm team of Red Bull Salzburg, before moving to Moroccan side ASFAR in 2017. He later signed with Saudi Arabian club Al Ohod in 2018, where he was recognized for his outstanding performances in the league.
International Career
Vorsah made his debut for the Ghana national team on August 21, 2007, against Senegal and was part of the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He played in the opening match and returned from injury to participate in the quarter-finals. Throughout his international career, he represented Ghana in four major tournaments, including three African Cup of Nations (AFCON) editions.
Legacy
Isaac Vorsah is remembered not only for his contributions at the club level but also for his role in the national team, where he was named Ghana Defender of the Year in 2007. His achievements include being a runner-up in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010, marking a significant period in Ghana's football history.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played on 5 May 2012.
1Includes other competitive competitions.
International
As of match played on 2 February 2013.
International goals
Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.
He made his national team debut against Senegal on 21 August 2007 after he had formerly represented his homeland at U-23 level. He was part of Ghana's Olympic team, the Black Meteors. He was named in Ghana's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and played in the opener before an injury kept him out of the following matches, but he returned from injury in time to play Ghana's final match of the tournament, the quarter-final.
Early career in Ghana
Vorsah's primary position is as a centre back, but he can also play as defensive midfielder. He began his career at Oscar FC in Kpando, Ghana and later moved to FC Maamobi. He transferred to Gamba All Blacks F.C. in 2005. In January 2007 the Kumasi based team Asante Kotoko bought Vorsah.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
After six month with Asante Kotoko, German side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim offered him a trial. After the trial he was loaned until 30 June 2008. He satisfied the management and on 1 April 2008 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim used their option to buy him and he signed a contract until 30 June 2011. Vorsah left the club in 2012, after playing 110 league matches and scoring 4 goals between 2007 and 2012.
Red Bull Salzburg
Vorsah moved to Red Bull Salzburg in August 2012. In 2015 Vorsah joined the farm team FC Liefering. In 2016, he left Liefering.
ASFAR
After parting ways with Red Bull Salzburg and FC Liefering, in January 2017, Vorsah signed a two-year contract with Moroccan side ASFAR until 2019. He joined the club on a free transfer.
Al Ohod
Vorsah signed for Saudi Arabian side Al Ohod club. He signed a one-year contract with the Madina-based club. Before signing for Al Ohod, there were reports of him urging towards a deal with Norwegian side Sogndal and Danish side AC Horsens. In the first week of February 2018, he was named in the team of the week in the Saudi Professional League following a stupendous display for Ohod.
- Club
- Asante Kotoko F.C. (2007–2007)
- Club
- All Blacks F.C. (2005–2007)
- Club
- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2012–2015)
- Club
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2007–2012)
- Club
- FC Liefering (2015–)
- Club
- Ghana men's national football team (2009–2013)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Ghana
Legacy
Club
Red Bull Salzburg
Austrian Bundesliga: 2013–14, 2014–15 Austrian Cup: 2013–14
International
Ghana
Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2010
Individual
Ghana Defender of the Year: 2007
Clubs
- FC Liefering2015current
- All Blacks F.C.2005–2007
- Asante Kotoko F.C.2007–2007
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim2007–2012
- Ghana men's national football team2009–2013
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2012–2015
Played together with
- Abdoulaye SoulamaAsante Kotoko F.C. · 2007–2014
Abdourahmane BarryFC Liefering
Abdul Aziz YusifAsante Kotoko F.C. · 2012–2015
Adam HložekTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2024
Adam JabiriTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2009–2010- Adamu MohammedAsante Kotoko F.C. · 2006–2008
- Adem SarıTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2007–2008
- Adem SarıTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2007–2007
Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 1993–2000- Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2005–2007
Admir VladavićFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2009–2010
Afriyie AcquahTSG 1899 Hoffenheim · 2013–2015
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Isaac Vorsah is a Ghanaian former footballer who played as a centre-back. Born in Accra, Vorsah started his career playing in his Kpando in the Volta Region later joining Gamba All Blacks F.C. in 2015. He secured a deal to Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko after his impressive performances. Vorsah joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on an initial loan deal in 2007, after impressing on a trail. He secured a permanent deal which resulted in him playing 130 matches and scored 4 goals in all competitions for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim over a span of 5 seasons from 2007 to 2012. He played for Ghana at four major international tournaments, including three African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2010, 2012, 2013 and at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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