Abdullahi Tanko (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Pardubice.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 May 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pardubice | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| 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) |
| 2023–2025 | Baník Ostrava | 42 | (10) |
| 2025– | Pardubice | 45 | (8) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 May 2026 | |||
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.
On 18 January 2025, he signed a multi-year contract with Pardubice.[3]
He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.[4]
References
edit- ↑ Tanko, Abdullahi (22 October 2023). "Otec voják, bratr se pro něj obětoval. Tanko o Africe, Baníku nebo Sorovi". Blesk (in Czech). Interviewed by Michal Kvasnica. Czech News Center.
- ↑ Hekele, David (23 September 2023). "O čem Tanko sní a kdy brečel? Příběh komety ligy: Otec voják chtěl obchodníka". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media.
- ↑ "Pardubice zbrojí na jaro. Zapůjčili si brankáře Vorla a útočníka Tanka". Eurofotbal.cz (in Czech). Czech News Agency. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ↑ Čermák, David (4 September 2023). "Rychlík Tanko pálí. Kde se vzal? Ligu udivuje další nigerijský objev". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra.