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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ibrahim Tanko | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Red Star Belgrade | 2017–18 | SuperLiga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bežanija (loan) | 2018–19 | First League | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 21 | 4 | |
| Career total | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | ||
References
- "Ghana - I. Tanko". Soccerway. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- Ibrahim Tanko at srbijafudbal.com, retrieved 26-5-2020 (in Serbian)
- "Know your players: Registered players for 2016/17 Ghana Premier League season". Modern Ghana. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- Ibrahim Tanko at globalsportsarchive.com
- "Ibrahim Tanko signs for Red Star Belgrade". Modern Ghana. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- "Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade sign former WAFA striker Ibrahim Tanko". Ghana Soccernet. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- "van_br_22_2018.pdf" (PDF). Football Association of Serbia. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- Striker Ibrahim Tanko handed opportunity to shine in Serbia after signing Mladost Lucani contract, ghanasoccernet.com, 26 July 2019
External links
- Ibrahim Tanko at Soccerway