Joachim Yaw
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Joachim Yaw: profile
Joachim Yaw (born 2 November 1973 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Yaw made the step into senior football with Ashanti Gold SC in 1990. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 1990.
At international level, Yaw represented Ghana (1991–1996), earning 18 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Sweden, Spain and Turkey
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 68% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- King Faisal Babes (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alphonso Davies, Charles Itandje and Hamed Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1994–1995 |  IFK Norrköping |
Superettan | – | – |
| 1995–1997 |  Real Sociedad |
La Liga | – | – |
| 1997 | Hércules CF |
Primera Federación | – | – |
| 1998 |  Samsunspor FC |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | Power F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2001 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | Yimpaş Yozgatspor |
TFF Third League | – | – |
| — | IFK Norrköping FK |
– | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1996 | Ghana |
Senior | 18 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joachim Yaw?
Joachim Yaw was born on 2 November 1973, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Joachim Yaw born?
Joachim Yaw was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Joachim Yaw play for?
Joachim Yaw played international football for Ghana. He has 18 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Joachim Yaw played for?
Joachim Yaw's recorded clubs are Ashanti Gold SC, IFK Norrköping, Real Sociedad, Hércules CF, Samsunspor FC, Power F.C., King Faisal Babes, Yimpaş Yozgatspor and IFK Norrköping FK.
How tall is Joachim Yaw?
Joachim Yaw is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Joachim Yaw play?
Joachim Yaw played as a midfielder.
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