John Tarkpor Sonkaley
Liberian footballer
Liberia
Midfielder
John Tarkpor Sonkaley: profile
John Tarkpor Sonkaley (born 16 October 1986 in Monrovia, Liberia) was a Liberian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 23 June 2025.
Sonkaley started out at Mighty Blue Angels FC in 2002. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at Persitara Jakarta Utara (2007–2009), where he made 66 appearances and scored 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 126 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Sonkaley represented Liberia (2003–present).
Monrovia has produced 112 footballers in our database, including George Weah, Darlington Nagbe and Alex Nimely.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 17)
- Countries played in
- 2: Liberia and Indonesia
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (22 in 126)
- Latest move
- Persijap Jepara (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frank Acheampong, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Kouakou Hervé Koffi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mighty Blue Angels FC |
Liberian Premier League | – | – |
| 2003 | Mighty Barrolle |
Liberian Premier League | – | – |
| 2004 | Liberia Petroleum Refining Company Oilers |
Liberian Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2006 |  Persiter Ternate |
Liga 2 | 3 | – |
| 2007–2009 | Persitara Jakarta Utara |
Liga 2 | 66 | 14 |
| 2009–2010 | Persebaya Surabaya |
Super League | 27 | 2 |
| 2010–2011 | Persebaya Surabaya |
Super League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Madura United F.C. |
Super League | 30 | 6 |
| 2013 | Persiter Ternate |
Liga 2 | – | – |
| 2014– | Persijap Jepara |
Indonesian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 126 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003– | Liberia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Tarkpor Sonkaley born?
John Tarkpor Sonkaley was born in Monrovia, Liberia.
Which national team does John Tarkpor Sonkaley play for?
John Tarkpor Sonkaley played international football for Liberia.
Which clubs has John Tarkpor Sonkaley played for?
John Tarkpor Sonkaley's recorded clubs are Mighty Blue Angels FC, Mighty Barrolle, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company Oilers, Persiter Ternate, Persitara Jakarta Utara, Persebaya Surabaya, Madura United F.C. and Persijap Jepara.
What position does John Tarkpor Sonkaley play?
John Tarkpor Sonkaley played as a midfielder.
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