Lawrence Quaye
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Lawrence Awuley Quaye is a Ghana
born naturalized Qatar
i footballer who plays for Qatari side Al-Gharafa and Qatar national team
.
He also known as Anas Mubarak after earning the Qatari passport and just known as Lawrence on his shirt (at 2011 Asian Cup only).
, Quaye began his career with Liberty Professionals. In January 2003 he was signed by French Ligue 2
side Saint-Étienne
. He played his first Ligue 2 match and first league start on 8 March 2003, a 1–1 draw with Wasquehal
. He scored his only goal for the club on 6 December 2003, scored the only goal of the match against Gueugnon
.
i club Al-Gharafa.
He played 5 times in 2006 AFC Champions League, and scored twice (1 goal each) against Al-Karamah on matchday 3 & 4. He missed matchday 5 due to injury.
He also a regular starter in 2008 and 2009 edition, played 4 and 5 games respectively. In 2010 edition, he only played in the both legs of the quarter-finals, losing to Al-Hilal 4–5 in aggregate.
, including a 1–1 draw with Portugal U18
, losing to Italy U18
0–1 as captain. and losing 0–2 to Spain
.
In 2010, he changed to play for Qatar
at 2011 AFC Asian Cup
, which Qatar as host. He capped for his adoptive nation in warm-up friendlies, against Haiti
, Egypt, Estonia
, Iran
and North Korea. He also played all 3 matches against Kuwait
, Yemen
and Saudi Arabia
in 2010 Gulf Cup of Nations.
He was the starting central midfielder in all 3 group stage matches and in the quarter-finals, all partnered with Wesam Rizik
. After the cup, he played against Russia to prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
. He also capped for Qatar in un-official friendly against FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Bayern Munich
.
(born Awuley Quaye Jr.). He is the son of ex Olympics & Ghanaian international defender Awuley Quaye, Sr..
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
born naturalized Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
i footballer who plays for Qatari side Al-Gharafa and Qatar national team
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
.
He also known as Anas Mubarak after earning the Qatari passport and just known as Lawrence on his shirt (at 2011 Asian Cup only).
Early career
Born in AccraAccra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an urban population of 1,658,937 according to the 2000 census. Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous...
, Quaye began his career with Liberty Professionals. In January 2003 he was signed by French Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
side Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
. He played his first Ligue 2 match and first league start on 8 March 2003, a 1–1 draw with Wasquehal
ES Wasquehal
Entente Sportive de Wasquehal is a French football club based in Wasquehal.-History:It was founded in 1924 as L'Union Sportive de Wasquehal and became known as ES Wasquehal in 1945 after a merger with L'Association Sportif Wasquehal....
. He scored his only goal for the club on 6 December 2003, scored the only goal of the match against Gueugnon
FC Gueugnon
Football Club Gueugnonnais was a French association football club based in Gueugnon. The club was formed in 1940 and played in the Championnat National, the third level of French football, before entering liquidation in April 2011. Gueugnon played its home matches at the Stade Jean Laville...
.
Al-Gharafa
He then left for QatarQatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
i club Al-Gharafa.
He played 5 times in 2006 AFC Champions League, and scored twice (1 goal each) against Al-Karamah on matchday 3 & 4. He missed matchday 5 due to injury.
He also a regular starter in 2008 and 2009 edition, played 4 and 5 games respectively. In 2010 edition, he only played in the both legs of the quarter-finals, losing to Al-Hilal 4–5 in aggregate.
International career
He played for the Black Starlets at 2001 UEFA-CAF Meridian CupUEFA-CAF Meridian Cup
The UEFA/CAF Meridian Cup features Under-18 representative sides from Europe and Africa, and is part of the co-operation programme between UEFA and the CAF.-Meridian Project:...
, including a 1–1 draw with Portugal U18
Portugal national under-18 football team
-FIFA Junior Tournament/UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship:*1961, 1994, 1999 champions*1964, 1971, 1988, 1992, 1997 second-place*1960, 1968 third-place*1993, 1998 fourth-place...
, losing to Italy U18
Italy national under-18 football team
The Italian national under-18 football team represents Italy in international football at a under-18 age level and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy...
0–1 as captain. and losing 0–2 to Spain
Spain national under-18 football team
The Spain national under-18 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.-FIFA Youth Tournament Under-18 Record:...
.
In 2010, he changed to play for Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
at 2011 AFC Asian Cup
2011 AFC Asian Cup
The 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar on 7–29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup...
, which Qatar as host. He capped for his adoptive nation in warm-up friendlies, against Haiti
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
, Egypt, Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
, Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
and North Korea. He also played all 3 matches against Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
, Yemen
Yemen national football team
The Yemen national football team , is the national team of Yemen and is controlled by the Yemen Football Association.When the nation was split into North Yemen and South Yemen before 1990, two national teams existed. After unification, the Yemen national football team is considered the successor of...
and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
in 2010 Gulf Cup of Nations.
He was the starting central midfielder in all 3 group stage matches and in the quarter-finals, all partnered with Wesam Rizik
Wesam Rizik
Wesam Rizik is a Qatari footballer who is a midfielder for Al Sadd. He has Palestinian roots.-International career:...
. After the cup, he played against Russia to prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation section of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for berths in the final tournament in Brazil...
. He also capped for Qatar in un-official friendly against FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
.
Personal life
Lawrence is the brother of Abdullah QuayeAbdullah Quaye
Abdullah Quaye , formerly Awulley Junior Quaye, is a Ghanaian football midfielder. He currently plays for Al-Wahda.-International career:...
(born Awuley Quaye Jr.). He is the son of ex Olympics & Ghanaian international defender Awuley Quaye, Sr..
Honours
- Ligue 2Ligue 2Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
: 2004 (Saint-Étienne) - Qatar Stars League: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 (Al-Gharafa)
- Emir of Qatar CupEmir of Qatar CupEmir of Qatar Cup is a tournament played every season by 16 first and second division teams. The most successful is Al Sadd who won the tournament 13 times...
: 2009 (Al-Gharafa) - Qatari Stars CupQatari Stars CupThe Qatari Stars Cup is a Qatari football competition played during the Qatar Stars League season.The knockout competition, which involves a round-robin league structure was first started in 2009 when the Qatar Stars League structure was amended...
: 2009 (Al-Gharafa) - Qatar Crown Prince CupQatar Crown Prince CupThe Qatar Crown Prince Cup is a cup tournament in men's football. It is played by the top-4 teams of the Qatar National First Division after each season.-Previous winners:*1995 : Al Rayyan Club 1-0 Al-Arabi*1996 : Al Rayyan Club 2-0 Al-Wakra...
: 2010 (Al-Gharafa) - Sheikh Jassem CupSheikh Jassem CupThe Sheikh Jassem Cup is a prelude to the Qatar first division league and Qatar's knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:*1977/78 : Al-Sadd*1978/79 : Al-Sadd*1979/80 : Al-Sadd...
: 2006, 2008 (Al-Gharafa)