Eric Akoto: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Eric Akoto: profile

Eric Akoto (born 20 July 1980 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a centre-back.

Akoto made the step into senior football with Liberty Professionals F.C. in 1998. He played for 12 clubs in 8 countries between 1998 and 2013. His most appearances came at Grazer AK (1998–2002), where he made 54 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 245 appearances and 12 goals.

At international level, Akoto represented Togo (2000–2009), earning 56 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 6 May 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

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

Nationality explained: Why does Eric Akoto play for Togo?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 20 (match)
Club career: 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 8: Ghana, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Israel, Greece, Australia and Malta
Club goals per game: 0.05 (12 in 245)
Height: 192 cm — taller than 90% of Togolese internationals on record
Latest move: SK Austria Klagenfurt (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Thomas N'Kono, Kiki Musampa and Larsen Touré (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998	Liberty Professionals F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–
1998–2002	Grazer AK	Bundesliga	54	2
2002–2004	FK Austria Wien	Bundesliga	40	4
2004–2005	FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt	Regionalliga Nordost	4	0
2005–2006	Admira Wacker	Austrian Football Second League	17	1
2006–2007	Grazer AK	Bundesliga	25	0
2007–2008	NK Interblock	Slovenian Second League	30	1
2008–2009	Kapfenberger SV	Austrian Football Second League	15	0
2009	Maccabi Ahi Nazareth F.C.	Liga Leumit	9	0
2009–2010	OFI Crete F.C.	Super League Greece	3	0
2010–2011	Northern Fury FC	A-League Men	15	0
2011–2012	Floriana F.C.	Maltese Premier League	15	1
2012–2013	SK Austria Klagenfurt	Austrian Football Second League	18	3
	Total		245	12

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2009	Togo	Senior	56	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	6 May 2001	Togo 3–2 Zambia	86	World Cup Qualification

*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 Eric Akoto?

Eric Akoto was born on 20 July 1980, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Eric Akoto born?

Eric Akoto was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Eric Akoto play for?

Eric Akoto played international football for Togo. He has 56 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Eric Akoto played for?

Eric Akoto's recorded clubs are Liberty Professionals F.C., Grazer AK, FK Austria Wien, FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, Admira Wacker, NK Interblock, Kapfenberger SV, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth F.C., OFI Crete F.C., Northern Fury FC, Floriana F.C. and SK Austria Klagenfurt.

How tall is Eric Akoto?

Eric Akoto is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.

What position does Eric Akoto play?

Eric Akoto played as a centre-back.