Nicholas Opoku was born on 11 August 1997 in Kumasi, Ghana. Opoku’s youth football career started with the Kumasi Corner Babies academy, a well-known youth side in the region.
As a teenager he moved to Berekum Chelsea of the Ghana Premier League to begin his professional career. He also represented Ghana at the youth level—he was part of the Ghana U17 squad at the 2013 African U-17 Championship—before breaking into senior football. Little is publicly documented about his family or off-field life, but reports have it that even in his youth, Opoku’s height (1.90 m ) and defensive sharpness made him a standout performer on local teams.
His club Career
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Berekum Chelsea (Ghana, 2016–2017): In the 2016 season he established himself as a center-back for the club, appearing in 19 league matches and scoring 1 goal (according to match reports) before transferring out. His performances earned him early praise in Ghana, with one report calling him “one of the best players in the Ghana Premier League” at the time.
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Club Africain (Tunisia, 2017–2018): On 11 August 2017 Opoku signed a three-year contract with Tunisian giants Club Africain. The move marked his first step outside Ghana. He made 18 league appearances (no goals) in the 2017–18 season. His club finished third in the league that year, and he helped Club Africain win the Tunisian Cup (2017–18)—his first major trophy.
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Udinese (Italy, 2018–2021): In July 2018, he was signed on a four-year deal worth about €1.5 million. The Ghanaian defender joined fellow countryman Emmanuel Badu in Udine. At Udinese, Opoku struggled to nail down a starting spot but did feature in both the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons. He made a total of 19 Serie A appearances for Udinese (0 goals) over two campaigns. (He played 12 games in 2018–19 and 7 games in 2019–20, as recorded in match logs.) He also appeared in Coppa Italia fixtures.
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Amiens SC (France, 2020–2024): In January 2020, Opoku moved on loan to Ligue 1 club Amiens SC . The French press confirmed this on 26 January 2020 that Amiens had signed Opoku on a loan from Udinese, with an option to make the transfer permanent. He made 7 league appearances in the remainder of the 2019–20 season. After Amiens dropped to Ligue 2 in 2020, he returned on a new one-year loan for 2020–21 (again with a purchase option). In Ligue 2 he became a regular starter: Opoku played 27 games (all starts, 0 goals) in 2020–21 . Amiens included a buyout clause (reportedly around €4.5 million) in the deal. In the summer of 2021 Amiens formally signed him from Udinese (the previous loan having ended), and he remained with the club for three seasons total. Over 2021–24 Opoku added over 80 more league appearances for Amiens His time in France was interrupted by a serious knee injury in late 2021, which kept him out for many months. He returned to fitness in 2022 and resumed playing regularly in Ligue 2.
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Kasımpaşa SK (Turkey, 2024–present): In August 2024 Opoku left Amiens on a free transfer and signed with Kasımpaşa, a Turkish Süper Lig club. He was given the No. 20 shirt at Kasımpaşa. In his first half-season (2024–25), he immediately became a first-team regular in Turkey, making 26 league appearances and even scoring one goal as a defender (according to match records). He signed on a contract running through June 2026.
Throughout his club career, Opoku has accumulated well over 180 senior club appearances (across Ghana, Tunisia, Italy, France and Turkey) and has scored once (during his time at Berekum Chelsea). His transfers—from Ghana to Tunisia to Italy, then to France and Turkey—highlight steady progression into higher-level leagues.
His international Career
Opoku has been involved with Ghana’s national teams at several levels. He played for the Ghana U17s and U20s in youth competitions. He earned his first senior call-up in June 2017 and made his senior debut on 1 July 2017 in a friendly against the United States.
After his debut, Opoku was regularly in contention for the Black Stars squad for AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
His career highlight came on 28 March 2021, when he scored his first international goal in a crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier. In that match against São Tomé and Príncipe, Opoku rose to head in a Kudus Mohammed corner in the 12th minute to give Ghana the lead. This headed goal was the first and only goal he has scored for the national team. GhanaSoccerNet noted that this was his 11th cap for Ghana since 2017 .
As of mid-2023, official Ghana Football Association reports indicated that Opoku had earned 13 caps and scored once for Ghana. National-team databases now credit him with roughly 17 total caps and 1 goal for Ghana two years later.
Opoku was part of the Ghana squad during Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and was named to squads in late 2022 and 2023, although he missed the January 2022 AFCON finals (Cameroon) due to a knee injury. He returned to fitness in time to join the team for the 2023 AFCON qualifying matches. As a player for the Black Stars, Opoku is seen as a squad member providing depth in central defense. He has not (as of 2025) featured in a World Cup final, but his international career is ongoing.
His career Statistics
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Club (Senior League): As of the 2024/25 season, his total senior club appearances stand at about 184 matches, with 1 goal scored. These appearances span multiple leagues: Ghana Premier League (19 apps, 1 goal for Berekum Chelsea), Tunisian Ligue 1 (18 apps, 0 goals for Club Africain), Italian Serie A (19 apps, 0 goals for Udinese), French Ligue 1/2 (over 80 apps, 0 goals for Amiens), and Turkish Süper Lig (26 apps, 1 goal for Kasımpaşa as of Dec 2024). [Soccerway data]
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International (Ghana): he has earned roughly 17 caps for the Ghana senior team, scoring 1 goal. (All appearances have been in official FIFA internationals or qualifiers. The goal came in March 2021.
His Playing Style and Strengths
Opoku is primarily a central defender, though he is versatile enough to cover either full-back position if needed. Standing about 1.90 m tall, his key attributes are his height, strength and defensive timing.
Early in his career, reports praised his “physique and defensive abilities,” which made him a preferred choice in the local national team setup.
He is known as a robust and athletic defender: he is strong in the air, and he positions himself well to make tackles and clearances. Coaches have complimented his physical qualities
Analysts note that Opoku is comfortable in a back four and can bring stability to the defense. He is a left-footed player, which adds balance when played at left center-back, though he has generally played on the right side of central defense as well.
His limitations may include a lack of high-level experience until moving abroad, but his reputation is of a steady and no-nonsense defender.
In summary, Opoku’s style is that of a typical tall, physical center-back: he wins aerial duels, makes strong tackles, and maintains defensive organization. His athleticism and strength have been his standout strengths.
Notable Achievements and Highlights
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Tunisian Cup Winner (2018)
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Ghana International Goal (2021): Scoring for the national team was a personal milestone. His header against São Tomé and Príncipe in March 2021 (an AFCON/World Cup qualifier) gave Ghana the lead and marked his first goal for the Black Stars. This goal came in his 11th cap, as noted in media reports.
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Consistent Starter Abroad: Helping Amiens in France’s Ligue 1/2, and becoming a fixture for Kasımpaşa in Turkey. Playing over 25 games in his debut half-season in the Turkish top flight is a career highlight.
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Youth International Representation
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Transfers to Major Leagues Although, Opoku has not yet earned individual awards or played in a World Cup final.
His net worth and endorsements
As of 2025, Nicholas Opoku’s financial details are not publicly disclosed by official sources.
However, some information on his contract and earnings is available. His current club contract with Kasımpaşa runs until June 2026. According to salary databases, Opoku’s estimated base salary at Kasımpaşa for the 2024–2025 season is around €500,000 gross. This implies a salary on that order each year of the contract. Transfermarket, a public football market site, values him at about €1.50 million (market value) as of March 2025 , which gives a sense of his earning potential.
No high-profile endorsement deals have been reported for him, which suggests his endorsements (if any) are likely small-scale or local. Regarding net worth, figures vary by source; one online compilation site lists an estimated net worth of about £3.23 million.
