Eric Gawu
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Eric Gawu: profile
Eric Gawu (born 10 November 1987 in Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Gawu made the step into senior football with King Faisal Babes in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2008–2010): 61 appearances and 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 99 goals.
At international level, Gawu represented Ghana (2004–2011), earning 35 caps and scoring 12 goals.
Ghana has produced 273 footballers in our database, including Benjamin Asare, Abdul Naza Alhassan and Emmanuel Boateng.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 2004–2013 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Qatar and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.44 (99 in 223)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 80% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Medeama SC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eduardo Camavinga, Wilfried Zaha and Ahmed Fathy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | 57 | 21 |
| 2006–2007 |  Al Sadd Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 19 | 7 |
| 2006–2007 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 29 | 12 |
| 2008–2010 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 61 | 31 |
| 2010–2011 |  Hapoel Ashkelon F.C. |
31 | 17 | |
| 2011–2012 | Bnei Sakhnin F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 26 | 11 |
| 2012–2013 | Medeama SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 223 | 99 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 | Ghana |
Senior | 35 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eric Gawu?
Eric Gawu was born on 10 November 1987, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Eric Gawu born?
Eric Gawu was born in Ghana.
Which national team does Eric Gawu play for?
Eric Gawu played international football for Ghana. He has 35 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eric Gawu played for?
Eric Gawu's recorded clubs are King Faisal Babes, Al Sadd Sports Club, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Hapoel Ashkelon F.C., Bnei Sakhnin F.C. and Medeama SC.
How tall is Eric Gawu?
Eric Gawu is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Eric Gawu play?
Eric Gawu played as a forward.
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