is a German-born Ghanaian professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club A.C. Milan. Boateng plays with his first name, Prince, on his shirt. He played nine games for Ghanaian national team after appearing for Germany's under-15s to their under-21s; he retired from international football on 4 November 2011. Boateng is known for his strength, footspeed, ball-juggling tricks and offensive abilities.