Abdullahi Tanko Explained

Abdullahi Tanko
Birth Date:12 May 1998
Birth Place:Nigeria
Height:1.71 m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:FC Baník Ostrava
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Team360 FC
Years1:2016–2018
Clubs1:Vila Real
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Gil Vicente
Caps2:27
Goals2:8
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Chaves B
Caps3:22
Goals3:7
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Valadares Gaia
Caps4:20
Goals4:6
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Salgueiros
Caps5:26
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Varnsdorf
Caps6:30
Goals6:15
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Baník Ostrava
Caps7:29
Goals7:9
Club-Update:16 July 2024

Abdullahi Tanko (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for FC Baník Ostrava.

Personal life

Tanko was born in 1998 in Nigeria. He has regarded Nigeria international Victor Boniface as his football idol.[1] Tanko's father was a soldier. He has four siblings.[2]

Career

In 2022, Tanko signed for Czech side Varnsdorf. In 2023, he signed for Baník Ostrava.

He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Otec voják, bratr se pro něj obětoval. Tanko o Africe, Baníku nebo Sorovi. blesk.cz. cs.
  2. Web site: Hekele. David. O čem Tanko sní a kdy brečel? Příběh komety ligy: Otec voják chtěl obchodníka. Deník.cz. cs. 23 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Čermák. David. Rychlík Tanko pálí. Kde se vzal? Ligu udivuje další nigerijský objev. iDNES.cz. 4 September 2023.