Willie Evans
Ghanaian footballer (1939-2014)
Ghana
Defender
Willie Evans: profile
Willie Evans (born 21 November 1939 in Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 1 June 2014.
Evans started out at Atlanta Chiefs in 1967. He played for 3 clubs between 1967 and 1973. The busiest spell of his career was at Washington Darts (1969–1971): 48 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 95 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Evans represented Ghana.
Ghana has produced 273 footballers in our database, including Benjamin Asare, Abdul Naza Alhassan and Emmanuel Boateng.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1967–1973 (7 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 95)
- Shares a birthday with
- Emmanuel Mayuka, Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe and Emmanuel Okoduwa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1968 |  Atlanta Chiefs |
National Professional Soccer League | 24 | 0 |
| 1969–1971 | Washington Darts |
American Soccer League | 48 | 0 |
| 1972–1973 | Miami Toros |
North American Soccer League | 23 | 1 |
| Total | 95 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ghana |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Willie Evans born?
Willie Evans was born in Ghana.
Which national team does Willie Evans play for?
Willie Evans played international football for Ghana.
Which clubs has Willie Evans played for?
Willie Evans's recorded clubs are Atlanta Chiefs, Washington Darts and Miami Toros.
What position does Willie Evans play?
Willie Evans played as a defender.
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