Majeed Ashimeru is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht and the Ghana national team. Born on October 10, 1997, in Accra, Ghana, Ashimeru stands 1.79 meters (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Ashimeru began his football career at a young age, playing for Strong Tower FC in Ghana before joining the West African Football Academy (WAFA) in 2009. He spent eight years at WAFA, eventually moving to Austria to join Red Bull Salzburg in 2017. During his time at Salzburg, he was loaned out to several clubs, including Austria Lustenau, Wolfsberger AC, and St. Gallen, where he gained valuable experience and honed his skills.
Majeed Ashimeru made his professional debut in 2016 for WAFA in the Ghanaian Premier League. He went on to play for several clubs in Austria and Belgium, including Anderlecht, where he has been a key player since 2021. He has also represented the Ghana national team, making his debut in 2017 and participating in several international matches.
Throughout his career, Ashimeru has demonstrated exceptional skill and versatility, showcasing his ability to control the tempo of the game, lead by example, and make crucial passes and dribbles. Despite facing challenges due to injuries, he has consistently impressed in the Jupiler Pro League and has been recognized for his achievements.
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Majeed Ashimeru‘s personal story is also notable. Growing up in a challenging environment in Maamobi, a slum in Accra, he had to overcome significant adversity to pursue his football dreams. His dedication and perseverance have earned him recognition and admiration from fans and fellow players alike.
Majeed Ashimeru Full Biography
Personal Information
| Date of birth | 10 October 1997 (age 26) |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
Team Information
| Current team | Anderlecht |
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| Number | 18 |
Club Career
Majeed Ashimeru began his football career with a small club team called Strong Tower F/C (Mamobi). He made his first Capital Plus Premier League debut for West African Football Academy (WAFA) on 20 March 2016 in a game against Liberty Professionals F.C. From there, he earned the opportunity to join Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, where he signed his first professional contract.
Senior Career
| Years | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 | WAFA SC | 5 | 0 |
| 2017–2021 | Red Bull Salzburg | 14 | 2 |
| 2017–2018 | → Austria Lustenau (loan) | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | → Wolfsberger AC (loan) | 15 | 2 |
| 2018–2019 | → St. Gallen (loan) | 34 | 4 |
| 2021 | → Anderlecht (loan) | 11 | 1 |
| 2021– | Anderlecht | 60 | 5 |
International Career
Ashimeru made his debut for the Ghana national team on 25 May 2017 in a friendly against Benin. He considers his UEFA debut as one of his proudest moments, which occurred when he was introduced as a second-half substitute for Red Bull Salzburg in a match against Liverpool on 2 October 2019 at Anfield.
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | National Cup | Apps | Goals | Europe | Apps | Goals | Other | Apps | Goals | Total | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West African Football Academy | 2016 | Premier League | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| Austria Lustenau | 2017–18 | Erste Liga | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | ||||
| Wolfsberger AC | 2017–18 | Austrian Bundesliga | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | ||||
| St. Gallen | 2018–19 | Swiss Super League | 34 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 5 | ||||
| Red Bull Salzburg | 2019–20 | Austrian Bundesliga | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 3 | ||||
| 2020–21 | Austrian Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 42 | 3 | ||||||
| Anderlecht | 2020–21 | Jupiler Pro League | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||||
| 2021–22 | Jupiler Pro League | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 36 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 5 | ||||||
| Career total | 130 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 164 | 16 |
Honours
- Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Bundesliga: 2019–20
- Austrian Cup: 2019–20
