Illiasu Shilla
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Defender
Illiasu Shilla: profile
Illiasu Shilla (born 26 October 1982 in Tema, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Shilla started out at King Faisal Babes in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2003 and 2013. His most appearances came at King Faisal Babes (2003–2005), where he made 69 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 186 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Shilla represented Ghana (2006–2008), earning 13 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Tema has produced 32 footballers in our database, including Freddy Adu, Hans Sarpei and Matthew Amoah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2003–2013 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Russia and Armenia
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (11 in 186)
- Latest move
- Impuls FC Dilijan (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Henri Saivet, Brendan Augustine and Kafoumba Coulibaly (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | 69 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 32 | 6 |
| 2006–2008 |  FC Leon Saturn |
Russian Second League | 29 | 1 |
| 2010 | Real Tamale United |
Ghana Premier League | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | Real Tamale United |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2013 |  Impuls FC Dilijan |
Armenian Premier League | 52 | 1 |
| Total | 186 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Ghana |
Senior | 13 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Illiasu Shilla?
Illiasu Shilla was born on 26 October 1982, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Illiasu Shilla born?
Illiasu Shilla was born in Tema, Ghana.
Which national team does Illiasu Shilla play for?
Illiasu Shilla played international football for Ghana. He has 13 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Illiasu Shilla played for?
Illiasu Shilla's recorded clubs are King Faisal Babes, Asante Kotoko F.C., FC Leon Saturn, Real Tamale United and Impuls FC Dilijan.
What position does Illiasu Shilla play?
Illiasu Shilla played as a defender.
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