Yaw Preko: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Yaw Preko: profile

Yaw Preko (born 8 September 1974 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward.

Preko made the step into senior football with Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1991. He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries between 1991 and 2007. His most appearances came at R.S.C. Anderlecht (1992–1997), where he made 92 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 315 appearances and 95 goals.

At international level, Preko represented Ghana (1992–2007), earning 68 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sierra Leone on 9 July 2000 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Ghana at under-17 and under-20 level.

Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1992 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1991–2007 (17 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: Ghana, Belgium, Turkey, Sweden, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam
Club goals per game: 0.30 (95 in 315)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 57% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Latest move: Hoang Anh Gia Lai F.C. (2007)
Shares a birthday with: Yassine Benzia, Mexer and Tokelo Rantie (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1991–1992	Accra Hearts of Oak SC	Ghana Premier League	31	9
1992–1997	R.S.C. Anderlecht	Belgian Pro League	92	27
1997–1999	Gaziantepspor	dissolution	58	16
1999–2000	Fenerbahçe Istanbul	Süper Lig	22	7
2000–2002	Yimpaş Yozgatspor	TFF Third League	55	21
2002–2004	Gaziantepspor	dissolution	4	3
2004–2005	Halmstads BK	Allsvenskan	49	11
2005–2007	Al-Ettifaq FC	Saudi Pro League	2	1
2007	Hoang Anh Gia Lai F.C.	V.League 1	2	0
	Total		315	95

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1989–1991	Ghana U17	Under-17	–	–
1991	Ghana U20	Under-20	–	–
1992–2007	Ghana	Senior	68	5

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	9 Jul 2000	Ghana 5–0 Sierra Leone	75	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Yaw Preko?

Yaw Preko was born on 8 September 1974, which makes him 52 years old.

Where was Yaw Preko born?

Yaw Preko was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Yaw Preko play for?

Yaw Preko played international football for Ghana. He has 68 caps and 5 goals on record.

Which clubs has Yaw Preko played for?

Yaw Preko's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Gaziantepspor, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Yimpaş Yozgatspor, Halmstads BK, Al-Ettifaq FC and Hoang Anh Gia Lai F.C..

How tall is Yaw Preko?

Yaw Preko is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Yaw Preko play?

Yaw Preko played as a forward.