Personal information | |||
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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 | 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 | 13 | (1) |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 June 2025 |
Abdullahi Tanko (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Pardubice.
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]
In 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]