Abdullahi Tanko (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for FC Baník Ostrava.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 May 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Baník Ostrava | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Team360 FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Vila Real | ||
| 2018–2019 | Gil Vicente | 27 | (8) |
| 2019–2020 | Chaves B | 22 | (7) |
| 2020–2021 | Valadares Gaia | 20 | (6) |
| 2021–2022 | Salgueiros | 26 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Varnsdorf | 30 | (15) |
| 2023– | Baník Ostrava | 29 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 July 2024 | |||
Personal life
editTanko 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
editIn 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]
References
edit- ^ "Otec voják, bratr se pro něj obětoval. Tanko o Africe, Baníku nebo Sorovi" (in Czech). blesk.cz.
- ^ Hekele, David (23 September 2023). "O čem Tanko sní a kdy brečel? Příběh komety ligy: Otec voják chtěl obchodníka" (in Czech). Deník.cz.
- ^ Čermák, David (4 September 2023). "Rychlík Tanko pálí. Kde se vzal? Ligu udivuje další nigerijský objev". iDNES.cz.