Abdul Rahman Baba, known as Baba Rahman, is a talented Ghanaian left back who currently showcases his skills for PAOK in the Greek Premier League and represents his country in the Ghana national team.
Prior to that, Rahman started his career with Dreams FC in the Ghana Second Division where he caught the attention with his exceptional performances.
As a result, he was loaned to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League for a season to further develop his abilities.
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- Full name: Abdul Rahman Baba
- Stage Name: Baba Rahman
- Date of birth: July 2, 1994
- Age: 29 years old
- Place of birth: Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rahman
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Selma
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Abdul Rahman, a Ghanaian citizen, was born on July 2, 1994, in the vibrant city of Tamale. Raised by his parents, who prefer to maintain their privacy and are publicly known as Mr. and Mrs. Rahman, Abdul’s childhood remains a mystery, with no mention of any siblings.
His educational journey began at Our Lady of Fatima Secondary School where he took his first steps towards knowledge. Continuing his academic pursuits, Abdul later attended Young Dakpem’yili Secondary School in the bustling town of Tamale.
Career
Baba Rahman’s career began at Dreams FC in the Ghana Division Two. His excellent performances led to a season-long loan to Asante Kotoko in the Ghanaian Premier League. In 2012, Rahman was a finalist for the Discovery of the Year Award in the league, but unfortunately lost out to Joshua Oninku.
Rahman joined German Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth in 2012 for no transfer fee. His impressive performances saw him become a regular for the team and he played 34 games in his first season. Rahman also played a key role in Fürth’s success as they won promotion to the Bundesliga in his second season with the club.
Rahman’s impressive performances in the Bundesliga attracted the attention of several top European clubs, leading to his move to Chelsea in 2015 for a fee of £14 million, potentially rising to £22 million. He was initially expected to be the club’s first-choice left-back but suffered a serious knee injury in just his second game, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Over the next few years, Rahman began to have loan spells at clubs such as FC Schalke 04, Stade de Reims, RCD Mallorca and Reading. Although he faced challenges in regaining full fitness and form, he showed his exceptional skills.
In July 2021, Rahman moved to Greek side PAOK on a free transfer. Since then, he has consistently appeared as a starter for the club, accumulating 54 appearances over two seasons and contributing to their victory in the 2022 Greek Cup.
After joining the Ghana national team in 2014, Rahman participated in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where Ghana finished as runners-up. He was also part of the Ghana squad for both the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Awards and nominations
Club level
- UEFA Super Cup (1): with Chelsea
- Greek Cup (1): with PAOK
- Ghana Premier League (1): with Asante Kotoko
Individual Awards
- Ghana Premier League Discovery of the Year Award (Final)
- Chelsea Young Player of the Year Award (Runner-up)
- Bundesliga Team of the Season
- Ghana Football Awards for Best Defender of the Year:
- Ghana Football Awards Discovery of the Year:
Social media
- Instagram: @baba_rahman_
- Twitter: @babarahmangh
- Facebook: Baba Abdul-Rahman
Personal life
Rahman, 29, a talented footballer, proudly sports the words “Baba” on the back of his shirt as a tribute to his Chelsea-supporting father. In a heart-warming ceremony held in his hometown of Tamale in northern Ghana, Rahman and his childhood sweetheart Selma exchanged vows and became husband and wife in May 2016.
Despite his busy schedule playing in Europe, Rahman always finds time to give back to his community in Tamale through various charitable activities. Although they have been happily married for some time, Rahman and Selma do not have children yet.
Net worth
Baba Rahman is a highly rated Ghanaian footballer. He plays as a left back for Reading on loan from Chelsea and represents the Black Stars of Ghana.
With a net worth of $5 million, Rahman began his professional career with Asante Kotoko in his home country. In 2014, he moved to Germany to play for Augsburg before eventually joining Chelsea in 2015 for a staggering £14 million transfer fee.
