How tall is Abedi Pele?

Abedi Pele's listed height is 174 cm (5'9"). He is taller than about 72% of men in Ghana.

Where 174 cm sits among men in Ghana

Taller than about 72% of men in Ghana born in 1964 (average 169.9 cm).

About Abedi Pele

Abedi Pele, whose full name is Abedi Ayew, is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, born on 5 November 1964 in Dome. He grew up in Dome on the northern outskirts of Accra and attended Ghana Senior High School in Tamale. He was given the nickname Pelé because his ability drew comparisons with the Brazilian player Pelé.

His career began with Real Tamale United in Ghana in 1978. After the 1982 African Cup of Nations he left to join Al Sadd in Qatar, then had a short spell at FC Zürich. He played for several European clubs and found his fame in the French Ligue 1 with Lille and Marseille, winning the UEFA Champions League with Marseille in 1993. He was the first to win the CAF award, in 1992, and he captained the Ghana national team.

At a listed 174 cm (5'9"), Abedi Pele was one of the first African players to make an impact on European club football.

Frequently asked

How tall is Abedi Pele in feet and inches? Abedi Pele is 5'9" tall, which is 174 cm, 68.5 inches or 1.74 m.

Is Abedi Pele tall for men in Ghana? At 174 cm he is taller than about 72% of men in Ghana born in 1964, whose average height is 169.9 cm.

Sources

Heights are as publicly listed, rounded to the nearest centimetre; listed heights for public figures are often self-reported. Biographical details adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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