Otto Addo is a German-born Ghanaian professional football manager who coaches the Ghana National Football team. He is a former professional footballer who played as a winger or attacking midfielder. Otto Addo’s net worth is $1.5 million.
Here we look closely at the 47-year-old’s net worth, salary, earnings, career, record, wife, and more.
About Otto Addo
Nana Otto Addo was born on 9 June 1975, in Hamburg, West Germany, to a Ghanaian father. He is a former professional footballer who represented Ghana at the international level. The winger played professional football for Dortmund, Mainz 05, Hamburger SV, etc.
Otto Addo is currently leading Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the head coach. It’s the 47-year-old’s first World Cup at the helm.
Playing Career
Otto Addo earned 15 Ghanaian international caps from 1999-2006, scoring 2 goals. The winger or attacking midfielder was a strong dibbler, creative, and terrific in one-on-one situations.
He captained his nation in the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations. Otto also played for the Black Stars in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
At the club level, he played 75 league matches for Dortmund (1999-2005). He won the Bundesliga 2001-02 with the club.
Coaching Career
After a short spell of assistant and interim responsibility, Otto Addo took charge of the Ghana National Team in 2022.
He helped his nation to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for the first time since 2014. Ghana beat Nigeria in the qualification playoffs on the away goals rule by 1-1 on aggregate. It’s the first World Cup tournament for Otto Addo as a head coach.
Ghana fell short against Portugal in a 3-2 defeat in their opening game in the World Cup 2022. In their second game, Mohammed Kudus’ brace helped them to win 3-2 against South Korea.
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They would play their 2010 World Cup’s historical foe Uruguay to qualify for the knockouts.
The German-born also worked for Borussia Dortmund (2019-2021) talent coach and assistant coach.
Otto Addo’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
The Ghana head coach Otto Addo’s net worth is $1.5 million as of 2023. He earns a decent salary as the head coach of the Black Stars.
Otto earns a £351,994 annual salary as the head coach of the Ghana national team. He is one of the lowest-paid head coaches in the World Cup 2022.
However, he would sign a better contract at the end of the tournament, given his team’s success at the tournament.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Nana Otto Addo |
Current Team | Ghana (Head Coach) |
Date of Birth | 9 June 1975 |
Age | 37 |
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
Birthplace | Hamburg, West Germany |
Nationality | Ghanaian, German |
Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Salary | £351,994 yearly |
Relationship | Unknown |
Coaching Tactics
The Ghana boss Otto Addo deploys both 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations depending on the opponent, situation, and his players. He plays a 4-man backline with the full-backs getting the freedom of making forward runs.
Otto Addo’s Wife
Otto’s relationship status is unknown. The Ghana head coach prefers to keep his private life away from the spotlight.
Age
Born on 9 June 1975, he is 47 years old.
Height
He is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Coaching Stats
[As of 28 Nov. 2022]
Team | Year | Match | Win | Draw | Loss | Win % |
Ghana | 2022 – Present | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36.36 % |
Achievements as a Player
- Dortmund – Bundesliga: 2001-02
FAQs About Otto Addo
What is Addo’s Net Worth in 2023?
Ghana boss Otto Addo’s net worth is $1.5 million as of 2023.
How much is his salary?
He earns a £351,994 yearly salary as the head coach of the Ghana national team.