Who is the best player in Ghana national football team history?

Rank the greatest Black Stars ever — from Abedi Pelé's Champions League glory and Asamoah Gyan's record-breaking goals to Michael Essien's dominance at Chelsea.

Abedi Pelé

Ghana's greatest player and three-time African Player of the Year, a mesmerising attacking midfielder who won the Champions League with Olympique de Marseille and was a global star in the 1990s.

1/10

Asamoah Gyan

Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 international goals, a powerful and prolific striker whose heartbreaking penalty miss against Uruguay in 2010 remains one of football's most dramatic moments.

2/10

Michael Essien

Dominant and powerful box-to-box midfielder nicknamed 'The Bison' who became one of Chelsea's greatest players and a pillar of Ghana's midfield at multiple Africa Cup of Nations.

3/10

Tony Yeboah

Lethal and technically brilliant striker who scored some of the Premier League's most spectacular goals at Leeds United in the mid-1990s, representing Ghana with great distinction.

4/10

Stephen Appiah

Commanding and inspiring captain who led Ghana to their first World Cup in 2006 and was a key figure at clubs including Juventus and Fenerbahçe.

5/10

Sulley Muntari

Tenacious and attack-minded midfielder who won the Serie A title with Inter Milan and scored a memorable goal against England at the 2010 World Cup.

6/10

André Ayew

Son of Abedi Pelé and Ghana's long-serving captain, a versatile and technically assured attacker who has played in Ligue 1, the Premier League and all over Europe.

7/10

Thomas Partey

Dynamic and commanding defensive midfielder who has been one of Arsenal's most important players and Ghana's midfield anchor across multiple tournaments.

8/10

Kevin-Prince Boateng

Highly skilled and technically gifted midfielder who chose to represent Ghana and played a key role in their 2010 World Cup run, a commanding presence for the Black Stars.

9/10

Jordan Ayew

Tireless forward and son of Abedi Pelé who has been a reliable contributor for both Ghana and Crystal Palace, famous for a stunning solo goal that saved Palace from relegation.

10/10