Alex Emenike
Footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Alex Emenike: profile
Alex Emenike (born 1 January 1990 in Enugu, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Emenike made the step into senior football with Enugu Rangers in 2007. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 2007 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at VVV-Venlo (2009–2012): 35 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 35 appearances and 1 goal.
Enugu has produced 41 footballers in our database, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Peter Utaka and John Utaka.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2007–2012 (6 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Netherlands
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (1 in 35)
- Latest move
- VVV-Venlo (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2009–2012 | VVV-Venlo | Eerste Divisie | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alex Emenike?
Alex Emenike was born on 1 January 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Alex Emenike born?
Alex Emenike was born in Enugu, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Alex Emenike played for?
Alex Emenike's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers and VVV-Venlo.
How tall is Alex Emenike?
Alex Emenike is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Alex Emenike play?
Alex Emenike played as a defender.
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