Lawrence Akandu
Football player
Nigeria
Defender
Lawrence Akandu: profile
Lawrence Akandu (born 10 December 1974 in Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Akandu made the step into senior football with Kitchee SC in 2002. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at Happy Valley AA (2003–2005), where he made 28 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 91 appearances and 39 goals.
At international level, Akandu represented Hong Kong (2003–2004), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 2: Hong Kong and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.43 (39 in 91)
- Latest move
- Mutual FC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Wilfried Bony, Suleiman Abdullahi and Kazenga LuaLua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 |  Kitchee SC |
Hong Kong Premier League | 15 | – |
| 2003–2005 |  Happy Valley AA |
Hong Kong Third Division League | 28 | 13 |
| 2006–2007 | Hong Kong Football Club |
Hong Kong First Division League | 13 | 2 |
| 2007–2009 | Shatin SA |
Hong Kong Second Division League | 28 | 17 |
| 2009–2012 | Mutual FC |
Hong Kong First Division League | 7 | 7 |
| 2012–2013 | Yuen Long FC |
Hong Kong Premier League | 0 | – |
| 2014–2015 | Sun Source FC |
Hong Kong Second Division League | – | – |
| 2015– | Mutual FC |
Hong Kong First Division League | – | – |
| — | Hoi Fan |
Liga de Elite | – | – |
| Total | 91 | 39 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Hong Kong |
Senior | 7 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lawrence Akandu?
Lawrence Akandu was born on 10 December 1974, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Lawrence Akandu born?
Lawrence Akandu was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Lawrence Akandu play for?
Lawrence Akandu played international football for Hong Kong. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Lawrence Akandu played for?
Lawrence Akandu's recorded clubs are Kitchee SC, Happy Valley AA, Hong Kong Football Club, Shatin SA, Mutual FC, Yuen Long FC, Sun Source FC and Hoi Fan.
What position does Lawrence Akandu play?
Lawrence Akandu played as a defender.
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