Derek Tieku
Ghanaian association football player
Ghana
Forward
Bay Olympic
Derek Tieku: profile
Derek Tieku (born 28 February 1995 in Berekum, Ghana) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Bay Olympic.
Tieku made the step into senior football with Walton Casuals F.C. in 2014. He has played for 10 clubs in 3 countries since 2014. His most appearances came at Hamilton Wanderers (2018–2022), where he made 87 appearances and scored 46 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 178 appearances and 90 goals.
Berekum has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Isaac Sackey and Rockson Yeboah.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Sweden and New Zealand
- Club goals per game
- 0.51 (90 in 178)
- Latest move
- Bay Olympic (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ghailene Chaalali, Laros Duarte and Guy Roland Ndy Assembe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |  Walton Casuals F.C. |
Isthmian League | – | – |
| 2014 | Hayes & Yeading United F.C. |
Southern Football League | – | – |
| 2015 |  Österlen FF |
– | – | |
| 2015 | Farnborough F.C. |
Southern Football League | – | – |
| 2015–2016 | Chipstead F.C. |
Isthmian League | – | – |
| 2016–2018 |  Eastern Suburbs AFC |
New Zealand Northern League | 33 | 8 |
| 2018–2022 | Hamilton Wanderers |
New Zealand Northern League | 87 | 46 |
| 2023 | Wellington Olympic AFC |
New Zealand Central League | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–2024 | Hamilton Wanderers |
New Zealand Northern League | 32 | 25 |
| 2024–2025 | Auckland City FC |
New Zealand Football Championship | 13 | 3 |
| 2025– | Bay Olympic |
New Zealand Northern League | 13 | 8 |
| Total | 178 | 90 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Derek Tieku?
Derek Tieku was born on 28 February 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Derek Tieku born?
Derek Tieku was born in Berekum, Ghana.
Which clubs has Derek Tieku played for?
Derek Tieku's recorded clubs are Walton Casuals F.C., Hayes & Yeading United F.C., Österlen FF, Farnborough F.C., Chipstead F.C., Eastern Suburbs AFC, Hamilton Wanderers, Wellington Olympic AFC, Auckland City FC and Bay Olympic.
What team does Derek Tieku play for now?
According to the latest data, Derek Tieku plays for Bay Olympic.
How tall is Derek Tieku?
Derek Tieku is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Derek Tieku play?
Derek Tieku plays as a forward.
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