Jerry Akaminko
Association football player
Ghana
Defender
Jerry Akaminko: profile
Jerry Akaminko (born 2 May 1988 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Akaminko started out at Heart of Lions F.C. in 2005. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2005 and 2016. His most appearances came at Orduspor (2008–2011), where he made 81 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 218 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Akaminko represented Ghana (2012–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 1 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2005–2016 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (8 in 218)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 80% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Eskişehirspor (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Derek Boateng, Sani Kaita and Ahmed Hassan (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Heart of Lions F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 53 | 4 |
| 2008–2011 |  Orduspor |
Süper Lig | 81 | 3 |
| 2011–2012 | Manisaspor |
27 | 0 | |
| 2012–2016 | Eskişehirspor |
TFF Third League | 57 | 1 |
| Total | 218 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2012 | Ghana 7–0 Lesotho | 90 | 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 Jerry Akaminko?
Jerry Akaminko was born on 2 May 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Jerry Akaminko born?
Jerry Akaminko was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Jerry Akaminko play for?
Jerry Akaminko played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Jerry Akaminko played for?
Jerry Akaminko's recorded clubs are Heart of Lions F.C., Orduspor, Manisaspor and Eskişehirspor.
How tall is Jerry Akaminko?
Jerry Akaminko is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Jerry Akaminko play?
Jerry Akaminko played as a defender.
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