Bala Garba
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Bala Garba: profile
Bala Garba (born 9 August 1974 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Garba's senior club career began in 1997 at Udoji United F.C.. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 1997. His most appearances came at FK Haugesund (1997–2003), where he made 137 appearances and scored 54 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 244 appearances and 79 goals.
At international level, Garba represented Nigeria.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Norway and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (79 in 244)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 88% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- SK Nord (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alexander Djiku, Panagiotis Retsos and Sofiane Bendebka (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Udoji United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1997–2003 |  FK Haugesund |
1. divisjon football | 137 | 54 |
| 2003 |  GIF Sundsvall |
Superettan | 11 | 5 |
| 2004–2006 | IK Start |
Eliteserien | 60 | 16 |
| 2007–2008 | Notodden FK |
Norwegian Second Division | 36 | 4 |
| 2011 | SK Nord |
Norwegian Fourth Division | – | – |
| — | El-Kanemi Warriors |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| Total | 244 | 79 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bala Garba?
Bala Garba was born on 9 August 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Bala Garba born?
Bala Garba was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Bala Garba play for?
Bala Garba played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Bala Garba played for?
Bala Garba's recorded clubs are Udoji United F.C., FK Haugesund, GIF Sundsvall, IK Start, Notodden FK, SK Nord and El-Kanemi Warriors.
How tall is Bala Garba?
Bala Garba is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Bala Garba play?
Bala Garba played as a forward.
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