Mark Edusei (born 29 September 1976 in

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) is a former

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ian

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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

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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 Ghana national team.BBC.co.uk
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References

External links

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