Ibrahima Sonko: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Ibrahima Sonko: profile

Ibrahima Sonko (born 22 January 1981 in Bignona, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.

Sonko's senior club career began in 1997 at AS Saint-Étienne. He played for 11 clubs in 4 countries since 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Reading F.C. (2004–2008): 127 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 393 appearances and 21 goals.

At international level, Sonko represented Senegal (2008–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 21 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).

Bignona has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Moussa Wagué, Lamine Diarra and Aliou Baldé.

Eligibility explained: Why does Ibrahima Sonko play for Senegal?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2008 (aged about 27)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 27 (match)
Countries played in: 4: France, United Kingdom, Turkey and Slovakia
Club goals per game: 0.05 (21 in 393)
Height: 191 cm — taller than 86% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: FK AS Trenčín (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Vincent Aboubakar, Mohamed Sissoko and Walid Cheddira (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–1999	AS Saint-Étienne	Ligue 2	–	–
1999–2002	Grenoble Foot 38	Ligue 2	47	2
2002–2004	Brentford F.C.	Premier League	80	8
2004–2008	Reading F.C.	EFL League One	127	8
2008–2009	Hull City A.F.C.	Premier League	–	–
2008–2009	Stoke City F.C.	EFL Championship	14	0
2009–2010	Hull City A.F.C.	Premier League	9	0
2010–2011	Portsmouth F.C.	EFL Championship	23	1
2011–2012	Ipswich Town F.C.	Premier League	22	1
2012–2015	Akhisar Belediyespor	TFF First League	58	0
2015–2016	Harlow Town F.C.	Isthmian League	13	1
2016–	FK AS Trenčín	Slovak First Football League	–	–
	Total		393	21

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2008–	Senegal	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	21 Jun 2008	Senegal 3–1 Liberia	8	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 Ibrahima Sonko?

Ibrahima Sonko was born on 22 January 1981, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Ibrahima Sonko born?

Ibrahima Sonko was born in Bignona, Senegal.

Which national team does Ibrahima Sonko play for?

Ibrahima Sonko played international football for Senegal.

Which clubs has Ibrahima Sonko played for?

Ibrahima Sonko's recorded clubs are AS Saint-Étienne, Grenoble Foot 38, Brentford F.C., Reading F.C., Hull City A.F.C., Stoke City F.C., Portsmouth F.C., Ipswich Town F.C., Akhisar Belediyespor, Harlow Town F.C. and FK AS Trenčín.

How tall is Ibrahima Sonko?

Ibrahima Sonko is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Ibrahima Sonko play?

Ibrahima Sonko played as a centre-back and defender.