| Capital: | € 10 million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 33 |
| Born: | 03/06/1987 |
| Country of origin: | Berlin |
| Source of wealth: | Professional footballer |
| Last updated: | 2024 |
Short introduction
Prince Boateng is a German-Ghanaian football professional and half brother of Jerome Boateng. In his ongoing career, he was already active for numerous clubs in Germany, England, Italy and Spain. In addition to his remarkable athletic career, Boateng also made headlines away from the grass, which is why the image of the “scandal professional” stuck to him for a long time.
Early life
Kevin Prince Boateng grew up as part of a patchwork family in Berlin. In addition to his two brothers, he also has a little sister, who did not become known as a singer but as a singer. The brothers, however, have always been a committed force and were addicted to football. Since they all had great talent and trained daily, at least the two younger ones, Jerome and Kevin Prince, finally realized their dream. They became internationally successful professionals. Like Jerome, Kevin Prince started his career at Hertha in Berlin. After taking his first steps in professional football, however, he soon hit the headlines with escapades off the pitch and left the capital.
Career
Kevin Prince Boateng’s career can certainly be described as spectacular and varied. Successes were soon followed by setbacks and Boateng did not stay with any of the numerous clubs for too long. Nevertheless, he can look back on a whole range of titles and successes. Especially his time at AC Milan in Italy can be viewed positively. A championship title and the title in the national Supercup paint a clear picture. In addition to his career at club level, Boateng was also active in various national teams. At first he went through almost all youth teams of the DFB, before he decided to join the senior team for Ghana. This decision was initially described by the public and the press as incomprehensible. However, Boateng saw no realistic chance of getting missions in the German team. However, since he absolutely wanted to take part in a world championship, the Ghanaian team seemed to him the ideal way to make this dream come true. And he should be right: twice he managed to take part in the World Cup with Ghana. The first time in 2010 and then again in 2014. The participation was also relatively successful. Especially in 2010, when the team reached the quarter-finals with great leadership.
Highlights of his career
2006: Fritz Walter medal in gold
2008: English League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur
2010: World Cup quarter-finals
2011: Italian championship and Supercup with AC Milan
2018: DFB Cup with Eintracht Frankfurt
2019: Spanish championship with FC Barcelona
Quotes from Kevin Prince Boateng
“Honestly? Acknowledgment is my drug! ”
“I know – without wanting to sound arrogant – that I could have played at Real Madrid. But I haven’t worked enough for that. ”
“I have reached a point where I am satisfied with myself and my career.”
“People from Berlin are like chameleons, they adapt to any environment!”
“I learned that I can’t run away from life. And that it is necessary to face the problems. ”
It shows that Boateng has learned from his turbulent past and has now come to rest. He questions what has happened and draws lessons from it for the future. You can fall, but you have to get up again and again.
Boateng has been used to simple things for his success and the recognition that is so important to him since his youth. Despite a few mistakes and setbacks, he has nevertheless made an impressive international career with many titles.
Amazing facts
Boateng is responsible for ensuring that the then captain of the German national team, Michael Ballack, was unable to take part in the 2010 World Cup. Through a foul in the English Cup, he thwarted Ballack’s plans and was a feast for the press in Germany.
When things weren’t going well for him during his time at Tottenham Hotspur, he ordered three brand new luxury cars in just one week. However, he says today that this was not a real solution to his situation.
In addition to the square, Boateng is very active against racism. For years he has been very active in educating about this topic. Unfortunately, he has also been the victim of racist actions several times during his career.
After his career, Boateng would like to start another career as a musician. He has already released his own song that has received international attention. Through music, he hopes to be able to reach many people and do good.
