Former Ghana midfielder Ahmed Barusso has highlighted the significant changes in modern football, describing today’s game as faster, more technical and more reliant on individual brilliance than during his playing days.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, the former AS Roma player said football in his era was largely driven by physical strength, while the modern game places greater emphasis on speed, power and technical ability.
According to Barusso, today’s players enter the professional game with a better understanding of their roles and possess a wider range of technical skills. He also noted that individual moments of brilliance can now have a greater impact on the outcome of matches.
Despite acknowledging the quality of modern footballers, Barusso refrained from comparing current players to the generation he represented alongside Ghana legends such as Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah.
The former Black Stars midfielder also reflected on his international career, expressing gratitude despite never completing a full 90 minutes for Ghana. Barusso earned 10 caps for the national team and memorably scored on his debut against Morocco in 2007, leaving a lasting impression despite limited opportunities at international level.
