Ibrahim Tanko (footballer, born 1999)

Ibrahim Tanko (born 30 April 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mladost Lučani.[1]

Not to be confused with Ibrahim Tanko.

Ibrahim Tanko
Personal information
Full name Ibrahim Tanko
Date of birth (1999-04-30) 30 April 1999
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Mladost Lučani
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 WAFA 13 (1)
2017 Mighty Jets
2017–2019 Red Star Belgrade 0 (0)
2018–2019 → Bežanija (loan) 20 (3)
2019– Mladost Lučani 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:39, 30 September 2019 (UTC)

Career

Tanko was born in Ghanaian capital Accra.[2] In January 2016, Ghana Premier League outfit WAFA signed Tanko.[3] He made his professional debut on 20 February against Asante Kotoko, which was followed by his first goal versus Ebusua Dwarfs on 24 April.[1] That was his sole goal in thirteen appearances during 2016.[1][4] Then, Tanko had a spell with Mighty Jets of Nigeria.[3][5] On 21 August 2017, Serbian SuperLiga side Red Star Belgrade completed the signing of Tanko.[6] August 2018 saw Tanko leave on loan to Bežanija of the Serbian First League.[7]

Following his release from Red Star at the end of the 2018/19 season, Tanko joined Mladost Lučani on a three-year deal.[8][1]

Career statistics
As of 29 October 2018.[1]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Red Star Belgrade 2017–18 SuperLiga 00000000
Bežanija (loan) 2018–19 First League 20311—214
Career total 2031100214
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References
  1. "Ghana - I. Tanko". Soccerway. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  2. Ibrahim Tanko at srbijafudbal.com, retrieved 26-5-2020 (in Serbian)
  3. "Know your players: Registered players for 2016/17 Ghana Premier League season". Modern Ghana. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  4. Ibrahim Tanko at globalsportsarchive.com
  5. "Ibrahim Tanko signs for Red Star Belgrade". Modern Ghana. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  6. "Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade sign former WAFA striker Ibrahim Tanko". Ghana Soccernet. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  7. "van_br_22_2018.pdf" (PDF). Football Association of Serbia. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  8. Striker Ibrahim Tanko handed opportunity to shine in Serbia after signing Mladost Lucani contract, ghanasoccernet.com, 26 July 2019
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