Hans Nunoo Sarpei Explained

Hans Nunoo Sarpei
Birth Date:22 August 1998
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Height:1.78 m
Currentclub:HJK
Clubnumber:14
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs2:Liberty Professionals
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:VfB Stuttgart
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:FK Senica (loan)
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Greuther Fürth (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2021
Caps4:58
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:FC Ingolstadt
Caps5:36
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:HJK
Caps6:14
Goals6:0
Club-Update:6 July 2024

Hans Nunoo Sarpei (born 22 August 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Veikkausliiga club HJK.

Career

VfB Stuttgart

In August 2016 Sarpei moved to VfB Stuttgart.[1] He made his professional debut for Stuttgart on 25 October 2016 in the 2016–17 DFB-Pokal against Borussia Mönchengladbach.[2] On 6 October 2018, Sarpei made his Bundesliga debut for VfB Stuttgart against Hannover 96.[3]

FK Senica (loan)

On 5 September 2017, Sarpei was loaned out to FK Senica until the end of the season.[4]

Greuther Fürth

In January 2019, Sarpei joined 2. Bundesliga side SpVgg Greuther Fürth on a half-season loan with Greuther Fürth securing an option to sign him permanently.[5] After the season, the club exercised their option for an undisclosed fee. Sarpei scored his first goal for the club in 2. Bundesliga on 28 April 2021, in a 3–2 home win against SV Sandhausen.[6]

FC Ingolstadt

On 1 January 2022, Sarpei transferred to 2. Bundesliga side FC Ingolstadt.[7] After playing with the team in 3. Liga for the 2022–23 season, he left Ingolstadt in July 2023.

HJK Helsinki

On 6 February 2024, Sarpei signed with Finnish Veikkausliiga side HJK Helsinki on a two-year deal, with an option to extend for an additional year.[8] He had already debuted for HJK earlier as a test player on 26 January 2024, in a Finnish League Cup win against IFK Mariehamn.[9]

Personal life

Sarpei is the nephew of former Ghanaian footballer Hans Sarpei.

Career statistics

Clubs

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupLeague cupEuropeTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
VfB Stuttgart2016–17Bundesliga001010
2018–19Bundesliga200020
Total2010000030
FK Senica (loan)2017–18Slovak Super Liga2000000200
Greuther Fürth (loan)2018–192. Bundesliga200020
Greuther Fürth2019–202. Bundesliga22000220
2020–212. Bundesliga28130313
2021–22Bundesliga801090
Total581400000621
FC Ingolstadt2021–222. Bundesliga600060
2022–233. Liga30130331
Total361300000391
HJK2024Veikkausliiga140003000170
Career total13228030001432

Honours

Greuther Fürth

2020–21 Runners-up

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hans Nunoo Sarpei signs for VfB. vfb.de. VfB Stuttgart. 5 August 2016. 25 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Official DFB Cup match report: Borussia Mönchengladbach - VfB Stuttgart. dfb.de. German Football Association. 25 October 2016. 25 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Ghanaian midfielder Hans Nunoo Sarpei marks Bundesliga debut as Stuttgart lose to Hannover 96 . Ghanasoccernet . 24 January 2019 . 6 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Hans Nunoo Sarpei signs for FK Senica. vfb.de. VfB Stuttgart. 5 September 2017. 5 September 2017.
  5. News: Ausleihe: Sarpei wechselt von Stuttgart nach Fürth . 24 January 2019 . kicker Online . 23 January 2019 . German.
  6. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/04/28/germany/2-bundesliga/spvgg-greuther-furth/sv-sandhausen/3332248/ GREUTHER FÜRTH VS. SANDHAUSEN 3 - 2
  7. Web site: SARPEI MOVES TO INGOLSTADT. Greuther Fürth. 23 December 2021. 31 December 2021.
  8. https://www.hjk.fi/artikkelit/miehet/ghanalainen-hans-nunoo-sarpei-hjkhon-pitkalla-sopimuksella/ Ghanalainen Hans Nunoo Sarpei HJK:hon pitkällä sopimuksella
  9. https://www.hjk.fi/ottelu/hjk-ifk-mariehamn-2024-01-26/ HJK 1 - 0 IFK M