Carlos Ohene
Professional Defensive / Central Midfielder (No. 6 & 8) · European experience in Cyprus, Bulgaria & Saudi Arabia · Ghana · US Green Card (domestic profile).
Deep-lying midfielder specialising in game management, spatial control and first-phase build-up. Profiles as a tactical “stability piece” for coaching staffs who value organisation, reliability and communication over highlight-reel chaos.
Player Overview
Career volume, physical profile and primary roles.
Over 300 professional matches across the top divisions in Cyprus, Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia. Natural defensive midfielder (No. 6) with strong positional discipline and responsibility in front of the back line. Secondary role as central midfielder (No. 8) with licence to step higher and connect play.
Apollon Limassol & AEL Limassol (Cyprus) · Beroe Stara Zagora & Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) · Ohod Club (Saudi Pro League). Experienced in European competition qualification campaigns and high-pressure league matches. Consistently trusted in teams that defend space, not only man-to-man.
Tactical Role & Game Impact
Positional responsibilities with and without the ball.
- Acts as the first connection between centre-backs and advanced midfielders.
- Receives on the half-turn, plays vertical but safe passes into 8s and 10s.
- Good feeling for when to slow the game down versus when to accelerate quickly.
- Can drop into the back line to form a back three in build-up, freeing full-backs to go higher.
- Comfortable switching play into wide areas with clipped diagonals rather than risky cross-field balls.
- Maintains compact central positions, protects space between midfield and defence.
- Strong at closing passing lanes into striker/10 rather than chasing the ball.
- Wins a high percentage of tactical fouls in the middle third to stop counters.
- Guides younger midfielders around him with constant communication and pointing.
- Disciplined in defending the “red zone” in front of centre-backs during sustained pressure.
| Attribute | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning & Game Intelligence | 9 / 10 | Always available as passing option, reads danger early. |
| Passing Reliability | 8 / 10 | High success rate in short & medium combinations. |
| Defensive Duels | 8 / 10 | Strong in 1v1s when engaging front-foot in midfield. |
| Aerial Ability | 6 / 10 | Competes, but not a classic aerial specialist. |
| Top Speed | 6 / 10 | Enough for league level; wins through anticipation, not raw pace. |
| Leadership / Communication | 9 / 10 | Vocal, organises block, reliable reference point for coaches. |
US Market Snapshot
Roster status, projected role and contract framework for MLS / USL clubs.
US Green Card holder — qualifies as a domestic player for MLS and USL roster purposes (no international slot required). Documentation can be provided on request.
Green Card — no international slotIdeal for clubs looking to stabilise midfield structures with an experienced, tactically disciplined No. 6 / 8:
- MLS / USL clubs with young, dynamic 8s & 10s who need a reliable pivot behind them.
- Teams shifting towards positional play and controlled build-up rather than transition chaos.
- Clubs needing a short-to-midterm leader to connect coaching ideas with on-pitch structure.
| Item | Outline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Type | 1+1 or 2-year deal | Club option recommended to manage age curve & flexibility. |
| Role Definition | Stability starter / high-minutes rotation | Particularly valuable in congested schedules & international windows. |
| On-boarding | Immediate fit | English-speaking, used to multicultural dressing rooms and tactical meetings. |
| Exit / Trade | Short-term leadership asset | Clear value as “coach-on-the-pitch” for clubs in rebuild or playoff push. |
Full financial terms, historic salary benchmarks and bonus structures are available on request and will be tailored to the specific league, club budget and role definition.
Contact & Next Steps
All inquiries regarding trial arrangements, transfer conditions, documentation or video analysis can be directed to TTMIB. Full supporting documents (Green Card proof, additional match footage, internal reports) are available on request.
- Initial call / video meeting with sporting director and head coach.
- Access to full match and highlight footage package.
- Technical / tactical review with club analytics staff if required.
- Agreement on role definition, contract framework and arrival timeline.