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The former Ghana international, who was born in Hamburg, spent his entire professional career in Germany, lining up for Hannover, Borussia Dortmund and Mainz.
When Addo retired from the game, he went into management and served as Dortmundās assistant coach until he joined Ghana permanently in March.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra as part of announcing his squad for the Black Starsā upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), Addo was asked which manager he models his game around.
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The 48-year-old said heās always ready to pick up ideas from other coaches, insisting he learns from both Guardiolaās and Mourinhoās philosophies.
He explained that he chooses to play attacking or defensive football based on the approach of the opponent and described himself as āa mixture of everything.ā
āFor me, I always try to learn. [Iām] A coach who wants to learn, listen, take advice even from lower coaches. And Iām always open to discussions with other coaches, so Iām a learner,ā Addo said.
āI learn a lot from Guardiola, I learn a lot from Mourinho, I learn a lot from other coaches and I learn a lot from also things you shouldnāt do as a coach.
āIn the end, I think Iām a mixture of everything. I can play offensively, I can play defensively, I can play a mix [of both]. I can make changes. I think Iām a good reader of the game and Iām good at predicting things to happen.ā
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Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola
Ghana will travel to Mali for the World Cup qualifiers on June 6 before taking on CAR at home four days later.