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Who is John Paintsil? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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John Paintsil
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John Paintsil (born 15 June 1981) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who was an assistant coach at Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premiership. He played club football for Berekum Arsenal, Liberty Professionals, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, West Ham United, Fulham, Leicester City, Santos and Maritzburg United as well as internationally for Ghana. His family name is Paintsil but at birth it was registered as Pantsil in error. This then subsequently appeared on his passport and his registration with the Premier League.

Quick facts about John Paintsil

  • Full name: John Paintsil
  • Born: 1981-06-15
  • Nationality: Ghana
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q213129

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Paintsil?

John Paintsil (born 15 June 1981) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who was an assistant coach at Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premiership.

What nationality is John Paintsil?

John Paintsil is Ghana.

When was John Paintsil born?

John Paintsil was born on 1981-06-15.

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