Ibrahim Tankary: profile
Ibrahim Tankary (born 24 March 1972 in Niamey, Niger) is a former Nigerien footballer who played as a forward.
Tankary made the step into senior football with Rail Club du Kadiogo in 1990. He played for 14 clubs in 4 countries between 1990 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at K.F.C. Lommel S.K. (2000–2003): 83 appearances and 35 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 225 appearances and 93 goals.
At international level, Tankary represented Niger (2000–2007), earning 3 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Niamey has produced 37 footballers in our database, including Moussa Maâzou, Olivier Bonnes and Boubacar Talatou.
Eligibility explained: Why does Ibrahim Tankary play for Niger?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1990–2008 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Burkina Faso, Algeria, Belgium and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.41 (93 in 225)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 40% of Nigerien internationals on record
- Latest move
- K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Benoît Assou-Ekotto, Aliou Cissé and Karim Saidi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1994 |  Rail Club du Kadiogo |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1994–1995 | US Ouagadougou |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1995 | Union Sportive des Forces Armées |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 | Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  US Chaouia |
Inter-Régions Division | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | Royale Union Tubize-Braine |
Challenger Pro League | 27 | 11 |
| 2000–2003 | K.F.C. Lommel S.K. |
Belgian Pro League | 83 | 35 |
| 2003–2004 | Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek |
Belgian First Division B | 30 | 18 |
| 2004–2005 | S.V. Zulte Waregem |
Belgian Pro League | 36 | 22 |
| 2005–2006 | Sint-Truidense V.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 6 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise |
Belgian Pro League | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel |
Belgian First Division B | 11 | 3 |
| 2007–2008 |  St. Mirren F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 20 | 4 |
| Total | 225 | 93 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 |  Niger |
Senior | 3 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ibrahim Tankary?
Ibrahim Tankary was born on 24 March 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Ibrahim Tankary born?
Ibrahim Tankary was born in Niamey, Niger.
Which national team does Ibrahim Tankary play for?
Ibrahim Tankary played international football for Niger. He has 3 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ibrahim Tankary played for?
Ibrahim Tankary's recorded clubs are Rail Club du Kadiogo, US Ouagadougou, Union Sportive des Forces Armées, Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou, US Chaouia, Royal Charleroi S.C., Royale Union Tubize-Braine, K.F.C. Lommel S.K., Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, S.V. Zulte Waregem, Sint-Truidense V.V. and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise among others.
How tall is Ibrahim Tankary?
Ibrahim Tankary is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Ibrahim Tankary play?
Ibrahim Tankary played as a forward.