Bashiru Gambo
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Bashiru Gambo: profile
Bashiru Gambo (born 24 September 1978 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Gambo started out at Borussia Dortmund II in 1992. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries between 1992 and 2012. His most appearances came at Stuttgarter Kickers (2005–2009), where he made 123 appearances and scored 23 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 321 appearances and 49 goals.
At international level, Gambo represented Ghana (2000–2003), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-17 and under-20 level.
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1992–2012 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Germany and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (49 in 321)
- Latest move
- SSV Jahn Regensburg (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Michael Obiku, Senzo Meyiwa and Mickaël Poté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2002 |  Borussia Dortmund II |
3. Liga | 108 | 22 |
| 1997–2000 | Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 8 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | SSV Reutlingen 05 |
Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 33 | 3 |
| 2003–2004 | Karlsruher SC |
2. Bundesliga | 5 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 |  Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2005–2009 | Stuttgarter Kickers |
Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest | 123 | 23 |
| 2009–2010 | FC Erzgebirge Aue |
12 | 0 | |
| 2011 | SSV Jahn Regensburg |
3. Liga | 10 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | VfR Mannheim |
Oberliga Baden-Württemberg | 22 | 1 |
| Total | 321 | 49 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ghana U17 |
Under-17 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000–2003 | Ghana |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bashiru Gambo?
Bashiru Gambo was born on 24 September 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Bashiru Gambo born?
Bashiru Gambo was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Bashiru Gambo play for?
Bashiru Gambo played international football for Ghana. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bashiru Gambo played for?
Bashiru Gambo's recorded clubs are Borussia Dortmund II, Borussia Dortmund, SSV Reutlingen 05, Karlsruher SC, Wydad Athletic Club, Stuttgarter Kickers, FC Erzgebirge Aue, SSV Jahn Regensburg and VfR Mannheim.
What position does Bashiru Gambo play?
Bashiru Gambo played as a midfielder.
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Otto AddoGhana · b. 1975
Hans SarpeiGhana · b. 1976
Matthew AmoahGhana · b. 1980
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Sammy AdjeiGhana · b. 1980
Eric AddoGhana · b. 1978
Junior AgogoGhana · b. 1979
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Emmanuel PappoeGhana · b. 1981