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What is Kevin Prince Boateng best known for?

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Jessica Cortez

Updated on April 04, 2026

Kevin-Prince Boateng. Kevin-Prince Boateng pronunciation (pronounced [ˈkɛvɪn pʁɪns bo.aˈtɛŋ]; born 6 March 1987), is a professional footballer who plays for Italian club Fiorentina. A midfielder who can also play as a forward, Boateng is known for his strength, footspeed and ball-juggling tricks.

How many goals did Boateng score for Schalke 04 in 2013?

On 30 October 2013, Boateng was voted the Schalke 04 player of the month for October 2013 by fans. On 9 November 2013, Boateng scored two goals against Werder Bremen; Schalke 04 won the match 3–1.

How much did Kevin Boateng cost Portsmouth?

English Premier League club Portsmouth signed Boateng on a three-year contract in August 2009 for a reported fee of around £4 million.

What happened to Boateng after Borussia Dortmund?

After a short loan spell with Borussia Dortmund, Boateng moved to Portsmouth. In 2010 he joined Serie A side AC Milan, winning both the league and Supercoppa Italiana titles in his first season. Boateng left Milan after three seasons, returning to Germany joining Schalke 04.

Did Boateng play for Ghana in the 2014 World Cup?

On 1 October 2013, Boateng was selected for Ghana’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs against Egypt. On 4 November 2013, he came on as a 79th-minute substitute in the second leg and scored Ghana’s only goal in the 89th minute as the Black Stars secured qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Is Boateng married and does he have children?

Boateng was born in Berlin. His mother, Christine Rahn, is German and his father is from Ghana. He is the older, paternal half-brother of fellow professional footballer Jérôme Boateng. He is divorced from his first wife Jenny with whom he has a son, Jermaine-Prince.

What happened to David Boateng after Milan?

In 2010 he joined Serie A side AC Milan, winning both the league and Supercoppa Italiana titles in his first season. Boateng left Milan after three seasons, returning to Germany joining Schalke 04. In January 2016 he returned to Milan, remaining for six months, before moving to Spanish club Las Palmas.

Where did Boateng start his football career?

Coming through the youth system, Boateng began his career at Hertha BSC, before joining Tottenham Hotspur in England. After a short loan spell with Borussia Dortmund, Boateng moved to Portsmouth. In 2010 he joined Serie A side AC Milan, winning both the league and Supercoppa Italiana titles in his first season.