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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
Attacking Midfielder
Others
Right Wing Back, Left Wing Back, Right Winger, Left Winger
RWB
LWB
RW
AM
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches26%Shot attempts44%Goals48%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won16%Defensive contributions22%
Transfer value: €12.9M
Highest: €12.9M(Jan 1, 2026)
€13M
€9.6M
€6.4M
€3.2M
€0

Bundesliga 2025/2026

5
Goals
5
Assists
16
Started
27
Matches
1,459
Minutes played
6.80
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

Borussia Dortmund
W0-1
16
0
0
0
0
5.8

Apr 4

Wolfsburg
W6-3
9
0
1
0
0
-

Mar 27

Norway U21
L3-2
90
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 21

FC Heidenheim
D3-3
45
0
0
0
0
6.1

Mar 17

Arsenal
L2-0
60
0
0
0
0
6.0

Mar 14

Bayern München
D1-1
86
0
0
0
0
7.1

Mar 11

Arsenal
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.3

Mar 7

Freiburg
D3-3
82
0
0
0
0
7.5

Mar 4

Hamburger SV
W0-1
10
0
0
0
0
5.9

Feb 28

Mainz 05
D1-1
59
0
0
0
0
6.9
Bayer Leverkusen

Apr 11

Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund
0-1
16‎’‎
5.8

Apr 4

Bundesliga
Wolfsburg
6-3
9‎’‎
-
Netherlands U21

Mar 27

EURO U21 Qualification Grp. G
Norway U21
3-2
90‎’‎
-
Bayer Leverkusen

Mar 21

Bundesliga
FC Heidenheim
3-3
45‎’‎
6.1

Mar 17

Champions League
Arsenal
2-0
60‎’‎
6.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 27Shots
  • 5Goals
  • 3.06xG
4 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.04xG0.26xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,459

Shooting

Goals
5
Expected goals (xG)
3.05
xG on target (xGOT)
2.64
Non-penalty xG
3.05
Shots
27
Shots on target
9

Passing

Assists
5
Expected assists (xA)
4.34
Successful passes
459
Successful passes %
83.5%
Accurate long balls
7
Accurate long balls %
53.8%
Chances created
27
Big chances created
4

Possession

Successful dribbles
28
Successful dribbles %
42.4%
Duels won
60
Duels won %
37.0%
Aerial duels won
2
Aerial duels won %
10.5%
Touches
841
Touches in opposition box
105
Dispossessed
30
Fouls won
17

Defending

Defensive contributions
37
Tackles
13
Interceptions
8
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
4
Recoveries
43
Possession won final 3rd
6
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
15
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
18
xG against while on pitch
19.54

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Ernest Poku is a 22-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder 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, 5 assists, 1,459 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8.

Ernest Poku scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Goals compared to attacking midfielders 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 April 18, 2026 when Bayer Leverkusen face Augsburg in the Bundesliga.

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, Ezequiél Fernández, Jonas Hofmann, Robert Andrich, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Patrik Schick, Tim Oermann, Axel Tape, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Jonas Omlin, Alejandro Grimaldo, Lucas Vázquez, Nathan Tella, Aleix García, Exequiel Palacios, Janis Blaswich, Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Niklas Lomb, Jesper Schlich, Issa Traoré, 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 Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. 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 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
Touches26%Shot attempts44%Goals48%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won16%Defensive contributions22%

Career

Senior career

Bayer LeverkusenAug 2025 - now
42
5
79
6
59
16

Youth career

14
8

National team

14
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 attacking midfielder 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, 5 assists, 1,459 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8.

Ernest Poku scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Goals compared to attacking midfielders 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 April 18, 2026 when Bayer Leverkusen face Augsburg in the Bundesliga.

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, Ezequiél Fernández, Jonas Hofmann, Robert Andrich, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Patrik Schick, Tim Oermann, Axel Tape, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Jonas Omlin, Alejandro Grimaldo, Lucas Vázquez, Nathan Tella, Aleix García, Exequiel Palacios, Janis Blaswich, Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Niklas Lomb, Jesper Schlich, Issa Traoré, 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 Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. 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 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.