Zinho Gano: profile
Zinho Gano (born 13 October 1993 in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium) is a Bissau-Guinean footballer who plays as a forward for S.V. Zulte Waregem.
Gano's senior club career began in 2013 at Lommel SK. He has played for 9 clubs since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Sportkring Beveren (2015–2017): 73 appearances and 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 251 appearances and 86 goals.
At international level, Gano has represented Guinea-Bissau (2022–present), earning 5 caps and scoring 4 goals. Before committing to Guinea-Bissau, he had represented Belgium U18 and Belgium U19.
Eligibility explained: Why does Zinho Gano play for Guinea-Bissau?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 29)
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (86 in 251)
- Height
- 198 cm — taller than 98% of Bissau-Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- K.V. Kortrijk (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mamadou Niang Babacar Ndiaye, Modou Barrow and Elie Onana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 |  Lommel SK |
Challenger Pro League | 22 | 6 |
| 2013–2015 | Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Royal Excel Mouscron |
Challenger Pro League | 17 | 5 |
| 2015–2017 | Sportkring Beveren |
Belgian Pro League | 73 | 25 |
| 2017–2018 | KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | 31 | 8 |
| 2018–2021 | K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | 21 | 1 |
| 2019–2020 | Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | K.V. Kortrijk |
Belgian Pro League | 11 | 6 |
| 2021– | S.V. Zulte Waregem |
Belgian Pro League | 65 | 33 |
| Total | 251 | 86 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Belgium U18 |
Under-18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 | Belgium U19 |
Under-19 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022– |  Guinea-Bissau |
Senior | 5 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zinho Gano?
Zinho Gano was born on 13 October 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Zinho Gano born?
Zinho Gano was born in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium.
Which national team does Zinho Gano play for?
Zinho Gano plays international football for Guinea-Bissau. He has 5 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Zinho Gano played for?
Zinho Gano's recorded clubs are Lommel SK, Club Brugge K.V., Royal Excel Mouscron, Sportkring Beveren, KV Oostende, K.R.C. Genk, Royal Antwerp F.C., K.V. Kortrijk and S.V. Zulte Waregem.
What team does Zinho Gano play for now?
According to the latest data, Zinho Gano plays for S.V. Zulte Waregem.
How tall is Zinho Gano?
Zinho Gano is 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Zinho Gano play?
Zinho Gano plays as a forward.
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