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Kwadwo Poku
Ghanaian professional footballer

Kwadwo Poku

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Ghanaian professional footballer
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Age
32 years
Stats
Height:
185 cm
Sports Teams
New York City FC
Georgia Revolution
Atlanta Silverbacks
Wilmington Hammerheads FC
Ghana national football team
Miami FC
FC Anzhi Makhachkala
Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Biography

Kwadwo Poku (born 19 February 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Europa.

Club career

Youth

Poku played in the youth system of his hometown club, Asante Kotoko SC, in Kumasi, Ghana.

Georgia Revolution

In late 2010, Poku moved to the USA and joined 4th division side Georgia Revolution ahead of their 2011 season. Playing as a striker in the 2012 and 2013NPSL seasons Poku was his team's top scorer and in the 2013 season he also contributed a team-high seven assists. In May 2013, he scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 win over Real Colorado Foxes in the first round of the US Open Cup.

Atlanta Silverbacks

Poku moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL on January 24, 2014. During his time at the club he made 25 appearances, scoring twice, including a winning goal in the 91st minute against MLS side Real Salt Lake in the fourth round of the US Open Cup. Silverbacks manager and technical director Eric Wynalda described Poku as one of the best players in NASL, adding that he "might be too good for the MLS too".

New York City FC

In January 2015, Poku was signed by MLS expansion side New York City FC after they acquired Poku's MLS rights from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for a 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick. Poku quickly became a fan favourite at New York City for his eye catching performances, he was named to the MLS 24 under 24 at the end of the 2015 season.

Miami FC

After failing to earn consistent playing time under new coach Patrick Vieira, he was sold to Miami FC of the NASL in late June 2016, for a reported fee of $700,000.

Anzhi Makhachkala

On 17 January 2018, Poku signed for Russian club FC Anzhi Makhachkala until 31 May 2020.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On 26 June 2018, Pokus returned to the United States and signed with USL team Tampa Bay Rowdies. He scored his first goal for the team on 25 August 2018 in a 1–2 against FC Cincinnati.

International career

During August 2015, Poku showed interest in playing international football for both Ghana and the United States national teams. United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann reportedly approached Poku and asked him to switch nationality following his impressive performance in MLS for New York City FC however Poku does not have US citizenship.

On 10 October 2015, Poku received his first call up from Ghana for a friendly against Canada. Poku played 8 minutes after being subbed on in a 1-1 draw.

Poku holds a U.S. green card which also qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS and NASL roster purposes.

Honours

Individual

  • NYCFC Etihad Player of the month: August 2015

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 14 October 2018
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta Silverbacks2014NASL25231283
Wilmington Hammerheads2015USL100010
New York City2015MLS27412286
2016711081
Total34522----367
Miami2016NASL20600206
201730752359
Total501352----5515
Anzhi Makhachkala2017–18Russian Premier League30001141
Tampa Bay Rowdies2018USL16100161
Career total12921105001114027
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