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Height
19
Shirt
22 years
Jan 28, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€12.9M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2030
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right Winger
Others
Left Wing Back, Attacking Midfielder, Left Winger
LWB
RW
AM
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches27%Shot attempts45%Goals58%
Chances created48%Aerial duels won24%Defensive contributions29%
Transfer value: €12.9M
Highest: €12.9M(Jan 1, 2026)
€13M
€9.6M
€6.4M
€3.2M
€0

Bundesliga 2025/2026

5
Goals
4
Assists
12
Started
20
Matches
1,152
Minutes played
6.88
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 21

Union Berlin
L1-0
29
0
0
0
0
6.0

Feb 18

Olympiacos
W0-2
76
0
1
0
0
7.9

Feb 14

St. Pauli
W4-0
90
1
1
0
0
8.6

Feb 7

Borussia Mönchengladbach
D1-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.5

Feb 3

St. Pauli
W3-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

Eintracht Frankfurt
W1-3
8
0
1
0
0
-

Jan 28

Villarreal
W3-0
20
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 24

Werder Bremen
W1-0
57
0
0
0
0
6.7

Jan 20

Olympiacos
L2-0
81
0
0
0
0
6.9

Jan 17

Hoffenheim
L1-0
74
0
0
0
0
6.0
Bayer Leverkusen

Feb 21

Bundesliga
Union Berlin
1-0
29‎’‎
6.0

Feb 18

Champions League Final Stage
Olympiacos
0-2
76‎’‎
7.9

Feb 14

Bundesliga
St. Pauli
4-0
90‎’‎
8.6

Feb 7

Bundesliga
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1-1
45‎’‎
6.5

Feb 3

DFB Pokal
St. Pauli
3-0
Bench
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 35%
  • 23Shots
  • 5Goals
  • 2.75xG
4 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.04xG0.26xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,152

Shooting

Goals
5
Expected goals (xG)
2.74
xG on target (xGOT)
2.21
Non-penalty xG
2.74
Shots
23
Shots on target
8

Passing

Assists
4
Expected assists (xA)
3.27
Successful passes
362
Successful passes %
84.0%
Accurate long balls
5
Accurate long balls %
55.6%
Chances created
21
Big chances created
3

Possession

Successful dribbles
16
Successful dribbles %
37.2%
Duels won
44
Duels won %
36.7%
Aerial duels won
1
Aerial duels won %
7.7%
Touches
657
Touches in opposition box
72
Dispossessed
24
Fouls won
16

Defending

Tackles
11
Interceptions
6
Fouls committed
3
Recoveries
30
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
10
Clearances
9
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
15
xG against while on pitch
14.45

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Ernest Poku is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Bayer Leverkusen, born on January 28, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Ernest Poku on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Ernest Poku has recorded 5 goals, 4 assists, 1,152 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88.

Ernest Poku scores highly on Assists, Goals, and Minutes compared to right wingers in the Bundesliga.

Ernest Poku's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ernest Poku's next match is on February 24, 2026 when Bayer Leverkusen face Olympiacos in the Champions League Final Stage.

Explore Ernest Poku's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ernest Poku's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ernest Poku currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen alongside Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Loic Badé, Equi Fernandez, Jonas Hofmann, Robert Andrich, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Patrik Schick, Tim Oermann, Axel Tape-Kobrissa, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Jonas Omlin, Alejandro Grimaldo, Lucas Vázquez, Nathan Tella, Aleix Garcia, Exequiel Palacios, Janis Blaswich, Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Niklas Lomb, Jesper Schlich, Issa Traore, and Montrell Culbreath. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Ernest Poku's career has also included time at AZ Alkmaar and Jong AZ Alkmaar.

On the international stage, Ernest Poku has represented Netherlands U21, Netherlands U19, and Netherlands Under 18.

Ernest Poku is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Ernest Poku has won 1 title: UEFA Youth League (2022/2023) with AZ Alkmaar U19.

Ernest Poku has competed in Bundesliga, Eredivisie, DFB Pokal, Champions League, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, EURO U21, Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Europa League, Conference League, and Europa League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ernest Poku, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ernest Poku to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches27%Shot attempts45%Goals58%
Chances created48%Aerial duels won24%Defensive contributions29%

Career

Senior career

Bayer LeverkusenAug 2025 - now
32
5
79
6
59
16

Youth career

14
8

National team

13
5
6
1
Netherlands Under 18Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

AZ Alkmaar U19

Netherlands
1
UEFA Youth League(22/23)

News

About

Ernest Poku is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Bayer Leverkusen, born on January 28, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Ernest Poku on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Ernest Poku has recorded 5 goals, 4 assists, 1,152 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88.

Ernest Poku scores highly on Assists, Goals, and Minutes compared to right wingers in the Bundesliga.

Ernest Poku's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Ernest Poku's next match is on February 24, 2026 when Bayer Leverkusen face Olympiacos in the Champions League Final Stage.

Explore Ernest Poku's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Ernest Poku's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Ernest Poku currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen alongside Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Loic Badé, Equi Fernandez, Jonas Hofmann, Robert Andrich, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Patrik Schick, Tim Oermann, Axel Tape-Kobrissa, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Jonas Omlin, Alejandro Grimaldo, Lucas Vázquez, Nathan Tella, Aleix Garcia, Exequiel Palacios, Janis Blaswich, Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Niklas Lomb, Jesper Schlich, Issa Traore, and Montrell Culbreath. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Ernest Poku's career has also included time at AZ Alkmaar and Jong AZ Alkmaar.

On the international stage, Ernest Poku has represented Netherlands U21, Netherlands U19, and Netherlands Under 18.

Ernest Poku is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Ernest Poku has won 1 title: UEFA Youth League (2022/2023) with AZ Alkmaar U19.

Ernest Poku has competed in Bundesliga, Eredivisie, DFB Pokal, Champions League, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, EURO U21, Eerste Divisie, KNVB Cup, Europa League, Conference League, and Europa League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ernest Poku, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ernest Poku to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.