Mohammed Gargo
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Defender
Mohammed Gargo: profile
Mohammed Gargo (born 19 June 1975 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Gargo started out at Real Tamale United in 1991. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1991 and 2008. His most appearances came at Udinese Calcio (1995–2004), where he made 88 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 150 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Gargo represented Ghana (1991–2002), earning 20 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 27 April 1997 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2008 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Ghana, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 150)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 68% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Ashanti Gold SC (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdelaziz Barrada, Dylan Bronn and Mateus Galiano da Costa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Real Tamale United |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 1992–1993 |  Torino FC |
Serie A | – | – |
| 1993–1994 |  Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | – | – |
| 1994 | FC Bayern Munich |
Bundesliga | – | – |
| 1995 |  Stoke City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 0 | 0 |
| 1995–2004 | Udinese Calcio |
Serie A | 88 | 2 |
| 2003 | Venezia F.C. |
Serie A | 18 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 | Genoa CFC |
Serie A | 44 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 |  Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | Real Tamale United |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 150 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2002 | Ghana |
Senior | 20 | 4 |
| 1993 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Apr 1997 | Ghana 3–0 Gabon | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 27 Apr 1997 | Ghana 3–0 Gabon | 64 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 9 Feb 1998 | Ghana 2–0 Tunisia | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Mohammed Gargo?
Mohammed Gargo was born on 19 June 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Mohammed Gargo born?
Mohammed Gargo was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Mohammed Gargo play for?
Mohammed Gargo played international football for Ghana. He has 20 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohammed Gargo played for?
Mohammed Gargo's recorded clubs are Real Tamale United, Torino FC, Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, Stoke City F.C., Udinese Calcio, Venezia F.C., Genoa CFC, Al-Wakrah Sports Club and Ashanti Gold SC.
How tall is Mohammed Gargo?
Mohammed Gargo is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Mohammed Gargo play?
Mohammed Gargo played as a defender.
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