Warren Kanu
Sierra Leonean footballer
Sierra Leone
Midfielder
Warren Kanu: profile
Warren Kanu (born 1 January 1983 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a retired Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Kanu made the step into senior football with Bostancı Bağcıl S.K. in 2006. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Cleveland City Stars (2009): 29 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Kanu represented Sierra Leone (2007–present).
Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 3: Turkey, United States and Sierra Leone
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 29)
- Latest move
- Cleveland City Stars (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 |  Bostancı Bağcıl S.K. |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 2008 | Küçük Kaymaklı Türk S.K. |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 2009 |  Cleveland City Stars |
USL First Division | 29 | 0 |
| — | Mighty Blackpool F.C. |
Sierra Leone National Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 29 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | Sierra Leone |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Warren Kanu?
Warren Kanu was born on 1 January 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Warren Kanu born?
Warren Kanu was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Warren Kanu play for?
Warren Kanu played international football for Sierra Leone.
Which clubs has Warren Kanu played for?
Warren Kanu's recorded clubs are Bostancı Bağcıl S.K., Küçük Kaymaklı Türk S.K., Cleveland City Stars and Mighty Blackpool F.C..
What position does Warren Kanu play?
Warren Kanu played as a midfielder.
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