Mark Edusei (born 29 September 1976 in

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) is a former

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ian football

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. Throughout his career Edusei moved around a lot, playing for clubs based in six countries.

Career

Early career

Catania

From the 2006–2007 season he played for

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team

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. The Sicily team signed him in co-ownership deal for €120,000. In June 2007 Catania acquired him for an additional €150,000.UC Sampdoria Report and Accounts on 31 December 2007 Edusei became a big part of the Catania team off the bench and from the start on occasions. During his three-season stint, he made over 25 appearances.

Late career

After taking no part in field play during the first six months of the 08-09

season, Edusei was allowed to Bari in January 2009. Edusei signed a deal until June 2010. In December 2009 he signed a contract until the end of season with optional 1 more year with

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International

Edusei has also represented the

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References

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* *http://www.gazzetta.it/speciali/statistiche/2008_nw/giocatori/2101.shtml * {{DEFAULTSORT:Edusei, Mark Ghanaian footballers Ghana international footballers Ghanaian expatriate footballers Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Italy 2000 African Cup of Nations players Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. players U.S. Lecce players U.D. Leiria players AC Bellinzona players Cosenza Calcio 1914 players Piacenza Calcio 1919 players U.C. Sampdoria players Torino F.C. players Catania S.S.D. players King Faisal Babes FC players Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate footballers in Israel Expatriate footballers in Switzerland Expatriate footballers in Portugal Expatriate footballers in Saudi Arabia Primeira Liga players Serie A players Serie B players Liga Leumit players Footballers from Kumasi 1976 births Living people Association football midfielders