Alex Nyarko: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Alex Nyarko: profile

Alex Nyarko (born 15 October 1973 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Nyarko started out at Asante Kotoko F.C. in 1992. He played for 11 clubs in 8 countries between 1992 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Basel (1995–1997): 55 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 237 appearances and 16 goals.

At international level, Nyarko represented Ghana (1991–2001). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 9 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1991 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 1998 – aged 24 (match)
Club career: 1992–2007 (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 8: Ghana, Romania, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Monaco and Norway
Club goals per game: 0.07 (16 in 237)
Latest move: Yverdon-Sport FC (2006)
Shares a birthday with: Serge Akakpo, Ola Kamara and Michél Mazingu-Dinzey (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1992–1993	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
1994	Dawu Youngstars		–	–
1994–1995	FC Sportul Studențesc București		0	0
1995–1997	FC Basel	Swiss Super League	55	8
1997–1998	Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga	22	1
1998–2000	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	45	3
2000–2004	Everton F.C.	Premier League	33	1
2001–2002	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	26	2
2002–2003	Paris Saint-Germain FC	Ligue 1	18	0
2004–2005	IK Start	Eliteserien	3	0
2006–2007	Yverdon-Sport FC	Challenge League	35	1
	Total		237	16

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1991–2001	Ghana	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	9 Feb 1998	Ghana 2–0 Tunisia	8	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Alex Nyarko?

Alex Nyarko was born on 15 October 1973, which makes him 53 years old.

Where was Alex Nyarko born?

Alex Nyarko was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Alex Nyarko play for?

Alex Nyarko played international football for Ghana.

Which clubs has Alex Nyarko played for?

Alex Nyarko's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., Dawu Youngstars, FC Sportul Studențesc București, FC Basel, Karlsruher SC, R.C. Lens, Everton F.C., AS Monaco FC, Paris Saint-Germain FC, IK Start and Yverdon-Sport FC.

What position does Alex Nyarko play?

Alex Nyarko played as a midfielder.