Lalawélé Atakora
Togo footballer
Togo
Midfielder
Lalawélé Atakora: profile
Lalawélé Atakora (born 9 November 1990 in Lomé, Togo) is a retired Togolese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Atakora made the step into senior football with Fredrikstad FK in 2009. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at AIK Fotboll (2012–2014): 40 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 101 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Atakora represented Togo (2011–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 8 September 2013 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Togo at under-17 level.
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 22 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Norway, Sweden and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (12 in 101)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 1% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Helsingborgs IF (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Etebo, Sabri Lamouchi and Prince Tagoe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  Fredrikstad FK |
Eliteserien | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 |  IFK Värnamo |
Allsvenskan | 11 | 3 |
| 2011 | AIK Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 7 | 1 |
| 2012–2014 | AIK Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 40 | 3 |
| 2013–2014 |  Balıkesirspor |
TFF First League | 36 | 5 |
| 2014– | Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | – | – |
| 2015– | Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | – | – |
| — | Adana Demirspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| — | Syrianska FC |
Allsvenskan | – | – |
| Total | 101 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Togo U17 |
Under-17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011– | Togo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Sep 2013 | Togo 2–1 DR Congo | 35 | 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 Lalawélé Atakora?
Lalawélé Atakora was born on 9 November 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Lalawélé Atakora born?
Lalawélé Atakora was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Lalawélé Atakora play for?
Lalawélé Atakora played international football for Togo.
Which clubs has Lalawélé Atakora played for?
Lalawélé Atakora's recorded clubs are Fredrikstad FK, IFK Värnamo, AIK Fotboll, Balıkesirspor, Helsingborgs IF, Adana Demirspor and Syrianska FC.
How tall is Lalawélé Atakora?
Lalawélé Atakora is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Lalawélé Atakora play?
Lalawélé Atakora played as a midfielder.
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