GhanaJoel Kojo: profile
Joel Kojo (born 21 August 1998 in Accra, Ghana) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Esteghlal F.C..
Kojo's senior club career began in 2017 at FC Alay. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2017. His most appearances came at FC Dordoi Bishkek (2021–2023), where he made 35 appearances and scored 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Kojo has represented Kyrgyzstan (2023–present), earning 30 caps and scoring 11 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Iran
- Club goals per game
- 0.45 (37 in 82)
- Latest move
- Esteghlal F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofyan Amrabat, Zion Suzuki and Yahia Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2021 |  FC Alay |
Kyrgyzstan League | – | – |
| 2021–2023 | FC Dordoi Bishkek |
Kyrgyzstan League | 35 | 14 |
| 2023–2025 |  FK Dinamo Samarqand |
Uzbekistan Super League | 31 | 19 |
| 2025– |  Esteghlal F.C. |
Persian Gulf Pro League | 11 | 2 |
| 2025– | FC Neftchi Fergana |
Uzbekistan Super League | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 82 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Kyrgyzstan |
Senior | 30 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joel Kojo?
Joel Kojo was born on 21 August 1998, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Joel Kojo born?
Joel Kojo was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Joel Kojo play for?
Joel Kojo plays international football for Kyrgyzstan. He has 30 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Joel Kojo played for?
Joel Kojo's recorded clubs are FC Alay, FC Dordoi Bishkek, FK Dinamo Samarqand, Esteghlal F.C. and FC Neftchi Fergana.
What team does Joel Kojo play for now?
According to the latest data, Joel Kojo plays for Esteghlal F.C..
How tall is Joel Kojo?
Joel Kojo is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Joel Kojo play?
Joel Kojo plays as a forward.
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