Ibrahim Tanko
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Ibrahim Tanko: profile
Ibrahim Tanko (born 25 July 1977 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Tanko's senior club career began in 1992 at King Faisal Babes. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1992 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at SC Freiburg (2001–2007): 106 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 261 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Tanko represented Ghana (1996–2004), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1992–2007 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (20 in 261)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 57% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- SC Freiburg (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mubarak Wakaso, Hamza Mathlouthi and Abdelaziz Ben Tifour (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | 103 | 12 |
| 1994–2000 |  Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 52 | 3 |
| 2001–2007 | SC Freiburg |
Bundesliga | 106 | 5 |
| Total | 261 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2004 | Ghana |
Senior | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ibrahim Tanko?
Ibrahim Tanko was born on 25 July 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Ibrahim Tanko born?
Ibrahim Tanko was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Ibrahim Tanko play for?
Ibrahim Tanko played international football for Ghana. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ibrahim Tanko played for?
Ibrahim Tanko's recorded clubs are King Faisal Babes, Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg.
How tall is Ibrahim Tanko?
Ibrahim Tanko is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Ibrahim Tanko play?
Ibrahim Tanko played as a forward.
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