Willis Forko: profile
Willis Forko (born 12 November 1983 in Monrovia, Liberia) was a Liberian footballer who played as a full-back. He died on 9 November 2021.
Forko started out at Real Salt Lake in 2006. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at FK Bodø/Glimt (2008–2010): 60 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 108 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Forko represented Liberia (2008), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Monrovia has produced 112 footballers in our database, including George Weah, Darlington Nagbe and Alex Nimely.
Eligibility explained: Why does Willis Forko play for Liberia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 25)
- Countries played in
- 3: United States, Canada and Norway
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 108)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 45% of Liberian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Vancouver Whitecaps (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Benni McCarthy, Adlène Guedioura and Nedum Onuoha (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 |  Real Salt Lake |
Major League Soccer | 38 | 0 |
| 2008 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Major League Soccer | – | – |
| 2008 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
USSF Division 2 Professional League | 0 | 0 |
| 2008–2010 |  FK Bodø/Glimt |
Eliteserien | 60 | 0 |
| 2010 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
USSF Division 2 Professional League | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 |
| — | UConn Huskies men's soccer |
NCAA Division I men's soccer | – | – |
| — | South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer |
NCAA Division I men's soccer | – | – |
| Total | 108 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Liberia |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Willis Forko born?
Willis Forko was born in Monrovia, Liberia.
Which national team does Willis Forko play for?
Willis Forko played international football for Liberia. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Willis Forko played for?
Willis Forko's recorded clubs are Real Salt Lake, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, FK Bodø/Glimt, UConn Huskies men's soccer and South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer.
How tall is Willis Forko?
Willis Forko is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Willis Forko play?
Willis Forko played as a full-back.
Liberian players of the same generation
Jimmy DixonLiberia · b. 1981
Dulee JohnsonLiberia · b. 1984
Dioh WilliamsLiberia · b. 1984
Francis DoeLiberia · b. 1985
A
Anthony LafforLiberia · b. 1985
G
George GebroLiberia · b. 1981
E
Edward Junior WilsonLiberia · b. 1984
I
Isaac PupoLiberia · b. 1985
Ansu ToureLiberia · b. 1981
A
Alsény KëïtaLiberia · b. 1983
Solomon GrimesLiberia · b. 1985
A
Abu KannehLiberia · b. 1983