Nana Attakora

Nana Attakora

Birthday 27 March 1989 (37)

Height 185cm

Born in North York, ON

Grew up in Brampton & Orangeville, ON

Nationality CAN

Nana Attakora

  • Schools York University
  • Soccer Province ON
  • Legacy # MNT-0340

Stats Summary

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  • Minutes Played 534
  • Red Cards 0
  • Yellow Cards 4
Goals 0
Assists 0
Appearances 10
Starts 5

Bio

Nana Attakora-Gyan... sports family (rugby sister)... his father was born in Kumasi, Ghana... he was born in the North York region of Toronto, but then moved with his family to neighbouring Brampton and then to Orangeville for his high school years... grew up playing soccer, football, basketball... he was five years old when he started playing soccer for Brampton YSC... enjoys reading, relaxing, hanging out with family and friends... favourites have included Michael Essien, Chelsea... other favourites have included Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, New Orleans Saints...

represented Canada in two cycles of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers... career 10 international "A" appearances across eight years from 2010 to 2017 with Canada Soccer's Men's National Team... represented Canada at one FIFA youth tournament (U-20 at Canada 2007)...

with Toronto FC, a three-time Canadian Championship winner (Voyageurs Cup in 2009, 2010 and 2011)...

Honours

Individual Awards

  • 2009
    Canadian U-20 Players of the Year Male / Masculin
  • 2008
    Canadian U-20 Players of the Year Male / Masculin

Team Awards

  • 2017
    NASL Championship
  • 2011
    Canadian Championship
  • 2010
    Canadian Championship
  • 2009
    Canadian Championship

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