Osman Bukari is a Ghanaian association football player known for his skills as a right winger.
Bukari plays for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade, on loan from Ekstraklasa club Widzew Łódź.
He was named AS Trenčín's best player in the 2019–20 season and was included in the league's best XI.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Osman Bukari is a talented Ghanaian professional footballer, born in Ghana, who has made significant strides in his career as a right winger. He began his professional journey with Accra Lions before moving to Europe, where he joined Slovak club AS Trenčín in July 2018. During his two-year stint at Trenčín, Bukari emerged as a standout player, featuring in 66 matches and contributing 16 goals and 25 assists. His exceptional performance earned him the title of the club's best player for the 2019–20 season and a spot in the league's best XI.
Rise in European Football
Following his success in Slovakia, Bukari signed with Belgian side KAA Gent in September 2020. He quickly became a key player, participating in the UEFA Europa League and making a notable impact with four goals and six assists in 35 appearances. In August 2021, he was loaned to FC Nantes, where he played a crucial role in the team's victory in the Coupe de France, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Current Endeavors
In June 2022, Bukari transferred to Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade, where he made an immediate impact by scoring in his debut match. His performances in the UEFA Champions League further solidified his reputation as a rising star in football. On the international stage, Bukari made his debut for the Ghana national team in March 2021 and has since been a regular contributor, including scoring in the 2022 World Cup against Portugal.
Personal Life
In June 2023, Bukari was granted Serbian citizenship, reflecting his integration into the country where he currently plays. His journey from Ghana to becoming a professional footballer in Europe showcases his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
AS Trenčín
The first European club in Osman Bukari's professional career was Slovak side AS Trenčín. Bukari joined them in July 2018 from Accra Lions in his homeland. In his two years in Slovak football, Bukari was one of the best players in his team, playing 66 matches and recording 16 goals and 25 assists. In the 2019–20 season, he was officially Trenčin's best player and was inducted in the league's best XI. He was also on the three-name shortlist for the best player of the season.
Gent
After his eye-catching performances in Slovakia, Belgian side KAA Gent signed Bukari on 4 September 2020. After signing a three-year contract with Gent, Bukari quickly established himself as one of the first-team regulars. He played in the UEFA Europa League as Gent faced Hoffenheim, Red Star Belgrade and Slovan Liberec in the group stage. He scored four goals and made six assists in 35 appearances for Gent.
Loan to Nantes
On 12 August 2021, French Ligue 1 outfit FC Nantes signed Bukari on a season-long loan. The Ghanaian was a part of the team that won Coupe de France, the fourth in club's history, and secured European qualification after a 21-year-long wait.
Red Star Belgrade
Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade signed Bukari on 21 June 2022 in a deal worth €3 million. He made his club debut against Radnički Niš and got on the scoresheet in the same match. He was man of the match with three goals in an assist in Red Star Belgrade's UEFA Champions…
Club
As of match played 17 September 2026
International
As of match played 18 November 2024
As of match played 27 March 2023. Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bukari goal.
Bukari made his Ghana bow on 25 March 2021 against South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Good performances on the club level for FC Nantes and Red Star Belgrade earned him a Black Stars recall and he's been a regular for the national team since March 2022. He scored his first goal for his country on 1 June 2022 in an AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Bukari has been called up by national coach Otto Addo to represent the Black Stars in the 2022 World Cup. In his World Cup debut, Bukari scored in the 90th minute in a 3–2 loss to Portugal, and performed the renowned celebration of their captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Club
- R.S.C. Anderlecht (2018–2018)
- Club
- FK AS Trenčín (2018–2020)
- Club
- KAA Gent (2020–2022)
- Club
- FC Nantes (2021–2022)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2022–2024)
- Club
- Austin FC (2024–2025)
- Club
- Ghana national under-23 football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- Ghana men's national football team (2021–)
- Club
- RTS Widzew Łódź (2026–)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2026–)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Ghana
Personal
He was granted Serbian citizenship by the Serbian government in June 2023.
Clubs
- Ghana men's national football team2021current
- FK Crvena zvezda2026current
- RTS Widzew Łódź2026current
- FK AS Trenčín2018–2020
- R.S.C. Anderlecht2018–2018
- Ghana national under-23 football team2019–2019
- KAA Gent2020–2022
- FC Nantes2021–2022
- FK Crvena zvezda2022–2024
- Austin FC2024–2025
Played together with
Aaron Leya IsekaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2014
Aaron SchoenfeldAustin FC · 2021- Abdelhakim BouhnaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2012–2014
- Abdelmalek CherradKAA Gent · 2004–2004
- Abdelmalek CherradKAA Gent · 2005–2005
- Abdoul AyindeKAA Gent · 2024
- Abdoul Karim DanteR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2018–2019
Abdoulay DiabyR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2021–2021
Abdoulaye DaboFC Nantes- Abdoulaye SyllaFC Nantes · 2020
Abdoulaye TouréFC Nantes · 2013- Abdul ZubairuFK AS Trenčín
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Identifiers & aliases
Osman Bukari is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade, on loan from Ekstraklasa club Widzew Łódź, and the Ghana national team.
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