# Lawrence Quaye

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**Lawrence Awuley Quaye** (born 22 August 1984) is a former professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who played as a [central midfielder](/source/Central_midfielder).

Born in Ghana, Quaye gained [Qatari citizenship](/source/Qatari_nationality_law) and represented the [Qatar national team](/source/Qatar_national_football_team). He took the Arabic name of **Anas Mubarak** (Arabic: أنس مبارك) after becoming a Qatari citizen.[1]

## Club career

### Early career

Born in [Accra](/source/Accra), Quaye began his career with [Liberty Professionals](/source/Liberty_Professionals_F.C.).[2] In January 2003 he was signed by French [Ligue 2](/source/Ligue_2) side [Saint-Étienne](/source/AS_Saint-%C3%89tienne).[3] He played his first Ligue 2 match and first league start on 8 March 2003, a 1–1 draw with [Wasquehal](/source/ES_Wasquehal). He scored his only goal for the club on 6 December 2003 against [Gueugnon](/source/FC_Gueugnon), which was the only goal of the match.

### Al-Gharafa

He then left for [Qatari](/source/Qatar) club [Al-Gharafa](/source/Al-Gharafa_Sports_Club).[citation needed]

He played 5 times in [2006 AFC Champions League](/source/2006_AFC_Champions_League), and scored twice (1 goal each) against [Al-Karamah](/source/Al-Karamah_SC) on matchday 3 & 4.[4][5] He missed matchday 5 due to injury.[6]

He also a regular starter in [2008](/source/2008_AFC_Champions_League) and [2009 edition](/source/2009_AFC_Champions_League), played 4 and 5 games respectively. In [2010 edition](/source/2010_AFC_Champions_League), he only played in the both legs of the quarter-finals, losing to [Al Hilal](/source/Al_Hilal_SFC) 4–5 in aggregate.

## International career

He played for the [Black Starlets](/source/Ghana_national_under-18_football_team) at [2001 Meridian Cup](/source/2001_UEFA%E2%80%93CAF_Meridian_Cup), including a 1–1 draw with [Portugal U18](/source/Portugal_national_under-18_football_team),[7][8] losing to [Italy U18](/source/Italy_national_under-18_football_team) 0–1 as captain.[9] and losing 0–2 to [Spain](/source/Spain_national_under-18_football_team).[10]

In 2010, he changed to play for [Qatar](/source/Qatar_national_football_team) at [2011 AFC Asian Cup](/source/2011_AFC_Asian_Cup), which Qatar as host.[11] He capped for his adoptive nation in warm-up friendlies, against [Haiti](/source/Haiti_national_football_team),[12][13] [Egypt](/source/Egypt_national_football_team),[14] [Estonia](/source/Estonia_national_football_team),[15] [Iran](/source/Iran_national_football_team) and [North Korea](/source/North_Korea_national_football_team).[16] He also played all 3 matches against [Kuwait](/source/Kuwait_national_football_team), [Yemen](/source/Yemen_national_football_team) and [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team) in [20th Arabian Gulf Cup](/source/20th_Arabian_Gulf_Cup).[17] He was the starting central midfielder in all 3 group stage matches and in the quarter-finals, all partnered with [Wesam Rizik](/source/Wesam_Rizik). After the cup, he played against Russia to prepare for the [2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)](/source/2014_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(AFC)). He also capped for Qatar in an unofficial friendly against [FC Lausanne-Sport](/source/FC_Lausanne-Sport)[18] and [FC Bayern Munich](/source/FC_Bayern_Munich).

## Personal life

Lawrence is the brother of [Abdullah Quaye](/source/Abdullah_Quaye) (born Awuley Quaye Jr.). He is the son of Olympics & Ghanaian international defender [Awuley Quaye Sr.](/source/Awuley_Quaye)

## Career statistics

### Club

*Statistics accurate as of 22 March 2024*[19]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League Cup1 League Cup2 Continental3 Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Al-Gharafa 2004–05 QSL 25 1 1 0 2005–06 25 0 4 0 5 1 2006–07 25 5 0 0 2007–08 24 6 3 0 2008–09 26 4 3 1 3 4 0 2009–10 9 3 0 0 2 0 2010–11 20 7 3 0 6 0 2011–12 21 0 4 0 1 0 5 1 2012–13 20 0 2 0 7 2 2013–14 20 5 3 0 1 0 2014–15 9 0 1 0 2015–16 23 1 2 0 2016–17 19 1 2 0 Total 266 33 28 1 29 4 Al-Markhiya 2017–18 QSL 13 0 0 0 Umm Salal 2018–19 21 1 2 0 2019–20 20 1 0 0 2020–21 20 1 1 1 Total 61 3 3 1 Al Kharaitiyat 2021–22 Qatari Second Division|2021–22 QSD 3 0 1 0 2022–23 Qatari Second Division|2022–23 9 0 3 0 Total 12 0 3 0 Career total 351 36 34 2

1Includes [Emir of Qatar Cup](/source/Emir_of_Qatar_Cup) and Qatar Second Division Cup.

2Includes [Sheikh Jassem Cup](/source/Sheikh_Jassem_Cup).

3Includes [AFC Champions League](/source/AFC_Champions_League).

## Honours

**Saint-Étienne**

- [Ligue 2](/source/Ligue_2): 2004

**Al-Gharafa**

- [Qatar Stars League](/source/Qatar_Stars_League): 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010
- [Emir of Qatar Cup](/source/Emir_of_Qatar_Cup): 2009
- [Qatari Stars Cup](/source/Qatari_Stars_Cup): 2009
- [Qatar Crown Prince Cup](/source/Qatar_Crown_Prince_Cup): 2010
- [Sheikh Jassem Cup](/source/Sheikh_Jassem_Cup): 2006, 2008

## References

1. ["Al Arabi and Al Gharafa Stars Visit ASPIRE Talent Centre"](http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Al+Arabi+and+Al+Gharafa+Stars+Visit+ASPIRE+Talent+Centre-a0189728309). *Albawaba.com*. TheFreeLibrary.com Archive. 25 November 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Liberty's Awuley Quaye takes four-match ban"](http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/artikel.php?ID=24967). *Accra Mail Online*. Re-Published by ghanaweb.com. 19 June 2002. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["CAF Magazine: Issue 77"](http://www.cafonline.com/userfiles/file/cafoot-77.pdf). *CAF*. April 2003. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Four star Gharafa stun Al Karama"](https://archive.today/20120911093602/http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10494). *The AFC*. 18 October 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10494) on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Matchday Four Review: Dalian and Saba back in business"](https://archive.today/20120915060421/http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10679). *The AFC*. 18 October 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10679) on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Ziaie has eye on Saba victory"](https://archive.today/20120915072202/http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10715). *The AFC*. 18 October 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/news/10715) on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Mali Stumble As Africa Recovers in Meridian Cup"](http://allafrica.com/stories/200101310104.html). *allAfrica.com*. 31 January 2001. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Portugal and Ghana go half and half"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160105011517/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/meridiancup/news/kind%3D1/newsid%3D1903.html). UEFA. 29 January 2001. Archived from [the original](http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/meridiancup/news/kind=1/newsid=1903.html) on 5 January 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Ghana – Italia"](http://www.figc.it/nazionali/TabellinoGara?squadra=4&codiceGara=1883) (in Italian). *Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Archive*. 31 January 2001.

1. ["Meridian Cup: Starlets lose to Spain"](http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/artikel.php?ID=13382). *GhanaWeb.com*. 2 February 2001. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Lawrence will boost Qatar: Yasser"](https://archive.today/20110108042831/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32068-quaye-will-boost-qatar-yasser). *The AFC*. 7 January 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/32068-quaye-will-boost-qatar-yasser) on 8 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["QATAR'S ANAS MUBARAK CONTROLS THE BALL DURING THEIR INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY SOCCER MATCH AGAINST HAITI AT KHALIFA STADIUM IN DOHA – PHOTO"](http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/18112010/2/photo/18112010181025.html). (Published by Euro Sport/Yahoo!UK. Reuters. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Qatar 0 – 1 Haiti"](http://www.caribbeanfootballdatabase.com/matches/2010/qatarvshaiti11182010.html). *CaribbeanFootballDatabase.com*. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Qatar stun Egypt 2–1"](https://archive.today/20110108042833/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/31824-qatar-stun-egypt-2-1). *The AFC*. 17 December 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/31824-qatar-stun-egypt-2-1) on 8 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Eesti koondis kaotas Katarile 0:2"](http://www.jalgpall.ee/news.php?st=style_fp.css&news_id=2101) (in Estonian). *Estonian FA*. 22 December 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Qatar lose to DPRK in final tune-up"](https://archive.today/20110108042837/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/31952-qatar-lose-to-dprk-in-final-tune-up-). *The AFC*. 1 January 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-asian-cup-news/31952-qatar-lose-to-dprk-in-final-tune-up-) on 8 January 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["Gulf Cup roster announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20101220111047/http://qfa.com.qa/gulf-cup-roster-announced-.aspx). *Qatar FA*. 21 November 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.qfa.com.qa/gulf-cup-roster-announced-.aspx) on 20 December 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2011.

1. ["LUCERNE-LS, LE GROUPE!"](http://www.lausanne-sport.ch/?a=87,395,397&id=119). *lausanne-sport.ch*

1. [QSL.com.qa – Lawrence Quaye](http://www.qsl.com.qa/Users/Players/PlayersDetails.aspx?pregno=11659&clubid=3&p=5&s=-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,7,-1,9,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120603083313/http://www.qsl.com.qa/Users/Players/PlayersDetails.aspx?pregno=11659&clubid=3&p=5&s=-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C7%2C-1%2C9%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C-1%2C) 3 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine

## External links

- [Anas Mubarak at Al-Gharafa website](https://archive.today/20110108022458/http://www.algharafa.com/eng/player.aspx?playerId=49) 2011-01-08 at archive.today (in Arabic)

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