Willis Forko

Liberian footballer (1983-2021)

Willis Forko (12 November 1983 – 8 November 2021) was a Liberian-American footballer. He played for the national team once in 2010. His career began in 2002 and he retired in 2012.

Willis Forko
Personal information
Full name Willis Forko
Date of birth (1983-11-12)12 November 1983
Place of birth Monrovia, Liberia
Date of death 8 November 2021(2021-11-08) (aged 37)
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Left Back
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002 South Carolina Gamecocks
2003–2005 UConn Huskies
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Real Salt Lake 38 (0)
2008 Vancouver Whitecaps 0 (0)
2008–2010 Bodø/Glimt 60 (0)
2010 Vancouver Whitecaps 5 (0)
2012 Houston Rangers
National team
2008 Liberia 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 2, 2010
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 2020

Forko died on 8 November 2021, three days before his 38th birthday.[1]

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