Gladson Awako
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Gladson Awako: profile
Gladson Awako (born 31 December 1991 in Berekum, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Awako's senior club career began in 2006 at Legon Cities FC. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at Legon Cities FC (2006–2008), where he made 60 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 131 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Awako represented Ghana (2009), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Berekum has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Isaac Sackey and Rockson Yeboah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Spain and DR Congo
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (29 in 131)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 7% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- TP Mazembe (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mohammed Rabiu and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Legon Cities FC |
Ghana Premier League | 60 | 7 |
| 2008 | Real Sportive |
Ghana Premier League | 37 | 9 |
| 2008–2010 | Heart of Lions F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 34 | 13 |
| 2010 |  Recreativo de Huelva |
Segunda División B | – | – |
| 2010–2011 | Heart of Lions F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Berekum Chelsea F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2012– |  TP Mazembe |
Linafoot | – | – |
| Total | 131 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ghana |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gladson Awako?
Gladson Awako was born on 31 December 1991, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Gladson Awako born?
Gladson Awako was born in Berekum, Ghana.
Which national team does Gladson Awako play for?
Gladson Awako played international football for Ghana. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gladson Awako played for?
Gladson Awako's recorded clubs are Legon Cities FC, Real Sportive, Heart of Lions F.C., Recreativo de Huelva, Berekum Chelsea F.C. and TP Mazembe.
How tall is Gladson Awako?
Gladson Awako is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Gladson Awako play?
Gladson Awako played as a midfielder.
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