John Akin Salako (born 11 February 1969) is a former English professional football player, coach, and sports television pundit.
Born in Nigeria, Salako played as a winger or attacking midfielder between 1986 and 2005. He played in the Premier League for Crystal Palace, Coventry City, Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic, and in the Football League for Swansea City, Fulham, Reading and Brentford. Salako represented England at senior level, earning five caps, all during 1991 while he was a Crystal Palace player.
In 2005, Salako was voted into Palace's Centenary XI.
1986-1995 |
1991-1992 |
1995-1998 |
1998-1999 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2004 |
2004-2005 |
| Crystal Palace | Appearances | English Premier League | 1990-1991 | 35 |
| Crystal Palace | Goals | English Premier League | 1990-1991 | 6 |