Nigerian players in the UAE Pro League
19 players all-time · 1 active now
19 Nigerian footballers have played for UAE Pro League clubs according to Wikidata, most often at Al Ain FC (5), Al Jazira Club (4), Al Dhafra Club (4). 1 is in the league now: Philip Otele.
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Emenike | Al Ain FC | 2015–2016 | 11 | 7 |
| Bartholomew Ogbeche | Al Jazira Club | 2005–2006 | 16 | 5 |
| Imoh Ezekiel | Al Dhafra Club, Al Jazira Club | 2020–2022 | 21 | 5 |
| Kingsley Obiekwu | Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club | 1998–2000 | – | – |
| Abdulla Baba Fatadi | Kalba FC | 2010–2011 | 10 | 0 |
| Endurance Idahor | Alshariqa | 2008–2008 | 11 | 5 |
| Philip Otele now | Al-Wahda S.C.C. | 2024–now | – | – |
| Abass Lawall | Emirates Club, Al Dhafra Club | 2006–2011 | – | – |
| Emmanuel Ebiede | Al Ain FC, Al Wasl FC, Al Dhafra Club, Al Jazira Club | 1999–2004 | – | – |
| Oluwasegun Abiodun | Al-Wahda S.C.C. | 2003–2004 | – | – |
| Orok Akarandut | Emirates Club | 2011–2012 | 9 | 2 |
| Eyad salah | Al Dhafra Club | 2005–2006 | – | – |
| Kenneth Zeigbo | Al Ain FC | 1999–2000 | 22 | 13 |
| Obiora Odita | Al Ain FC | 2007–2009 | – | – |
| Onyekachi Nwoha | Al Ain FC | 2005–2006 | – | – |
| Abdulafees Abdulsalam | Al Jazira Club | 2008–2009 | 10 | 3 |
| Jeremiah Ani | Kalba FC | 2006–2006 | 12 | 9 |
| Ganiyu Owolabi | Al Wasl FC | 2002–2002 | – | – |
| Favour Inyeka Ogbu | Al-Wahda S.C.C. | ?– | – | – |