Shaibu Yakubu
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Forward
Shaibu Yakubu: profile
Shaibu Yakubu (born 11 November 1986 in Obuasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.
Yakubu started out at Ashanti Gold SC in 2001. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at OFI Crete F.C. (2010–2012): 27 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 76 appearances and 19 goals.
Obuasi has produced 13 footballers in our database, including John Mensah, Fatau Dauda and Patrick Twumasi.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 4: Ghana, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (19 in 76)
- Latest move
- 1461 Trabzon (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Arouna Koné, Thapelo Maseko and Adam Ounas (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 | Ashanti Gold SC |
Ghana Premier League | 12 | – |
| 2008–2009 |  Hacettepe S.K. |
TFF Third League | 10 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Kartal S.K. |
TFF First League | 27 | 14 |
| 2010–2012 |  OFI Crete F.C. |
Super League Greece | 27 | 5 |
| 2012– |  Enosis Neon Paralimni FC |
Cypriot First Division | – | – |
| 2013– | 1461 Trabzon |
TFF First League | – | – |
| Total | 76 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Shaibu Yakubu?
Shaibu Yakubu was born on 11 November 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Shaibu Yakubu born?
Shaibu Yakubu was born in Obuasi, Ghana.
Which clubs has Shaibu Yakubu played for?
Shaibu Yakubu's recorded clubs are Ashanti Gold SC, Hacettepe S.K., Kartal S.K., OFI Crete F.C., Enosis Neon Paralimni FC and 1461 Trabzon.
What position does Shaibu Yakubu play?
Shaibu Yakubu played as a forward.
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Dominic AdiyiahGhana · b. 1989
Derek BoatengGhana · b. 1983
Anthony AnnanGhana · b. 1986
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