Yaw Amankwah Mireku
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Defender
Yaw Amankwah Mireku: profile
Yaw Amankwah Mireku (born 25 November 1979 in Accra, Ghana) is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender.
Mireku made the step into senior football with Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1997. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1997 and 2009.
At international level, Mireku represented Ghana (2001–2005), earning 16 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1997–2009 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ghana and India
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Legon Cities FC (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Mokoena, Hillal Soudani and MacBeth Sibaya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2007 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2007 |  Chirag United Club Kerala |
National Football League | – | – |
| 2009 | Legon Cities FC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | Ghana |
Senior | 16 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yaw Amankwah Mireku?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku was born on 25 November 1979, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Yaw Amankwah Mireku born?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Yaw Amankwah Mireku play for?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku played international football for Ghana. He has 16 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yaw Amankwah Mireku played for?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Chirag United Club Kerala and Legon Cities FC.
How tall is Yaw Amankwah Mireku?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Yaw Amankwah Mireku play?
Yaw Amankwah Mireku played as a defender.
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