1. Derek Owusu Boateng is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
21 Facts About Derek Boateng
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Derek Boateng was born in Accra, Greater Accra, where he played for the local side Liberty Professionals.
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Derek Boateng signed for Kalamata FC in Greece when he was 16.
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In 2001, Derek Boateng joined another Greek Super League club Panathinaikos.
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In 2002, Derek Boateng was unable to keep his place in the Panathinaikos squad and was sent on loan to OFI Crete.
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Derek Boateng extended his contract with AIK for one more year until the end of 2007.
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When he left for Beitar Jerusalem, Derek Boateng stated in an interview that he loves Sweden and AIK, and that he one day will come back to Allsvenskan and AIK the team he supports.
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In July 2006, Derek Boateng signed with Beitar Jerusalem until January 2009.
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Derek Boateng helped Beitar Jerusalem to win the league for the fifth time in their history, and for the first time for 10 years, contributing four goals in the campaign.
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Derek Boateng ended the season with another championship for Beitar Jerusalem.
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Whilst with Beitar, Derek Boateng received financial backing whilst raising a lawsuit against his former agent.
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On 21 January 2009, Derek Boateng signed a four-year contract with 1.
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Derek Boateng stayed at the Spanish club for just over two seasons, making 61 appearances and scoring two goals.
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On 20 June 2011, Derek Boateng completed a move to Ukrainian club FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, signing a four-year contract.
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Later after playing some games for the reserve team, Derek Boateng lost interest of playing for the club at all.
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In May 2013, Derek Boateng confirmed that he had moved on a free transfer to Premier League side Fulham on Ghanaian radio.
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Fulham officially confirmed Derek Boateng signed a one-year deal with an option for a further year on 22 May 2013.
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Hours after rescinding with Rayo, Derek Boateng signed a one-year deal with fellow league club SD Eibar.
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On 25 January 2016, Derek Boateng signed with expansion side Rayo OKC of the North American Soccer League.
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On 30 January 2017, Derek Boateng signed with Football League side OFI Crete FC till the end of the season.
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Derek Boateng was selected for the national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in which Ghana progressed to the quarter-finals.