Elderson Echiéjilé: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Elderson Echiéjilé: profile

Elderson Echiéjilé (born 20 January 1988 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.

Echiéjilé made the step into senior football with Wikki Tourists F.C. in 2001. He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at S.C. Braga (2010–2014): 73 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 128 appearances and 5 goals.

At international level, Echiéjilé represented Nigeria (2009–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.

Benin City has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Yakubu, Victor Ikpeba and Julius Aghahowa.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2009 (aged about 21)
Countries played in: 6: Nigeria, France, Portugal, Monaco, Belgium and Spain
Club goals per game: 0.04 (5 in 128)
Height: 184 cm — taller than 69% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: AS Monaco FC (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Pierre Webó, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Karim Haggui (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2001–2004	Wikki Tourists F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2004–2007	Bendel Insurance F.C.	Nigeria National League	35	0
2007–2010	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	19	0
2010–2014	S.C. Braga	Primeira Liga	73	5
2012	S.C. Braga B	Liga Portugal 2	1	0
2014	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	–	–
—	Cercle Brugge K.S.V.	Belgian Pro League	–	–
—	Sporting de Gijón	LaLiga 2	–	–
	Total		128	5

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007	Nigeria U20	Under-20	8	1
2009–	Nigeria	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Elderson Echiéjilé?

Elderson Echiéjilé was born on 20 January 1988, which makes him 38 years old.

Where was Elderson Echiéjilé born?

Elderson Echiéjilé was born in Benin City, Nigeria.

Which national team does Elderson Echiéjilé play for?

Elderson Echiéjilé played international football for Nigeria.

Which clubs has Elderson Echiéjilé played for?

Elderson Echiéjilé's recorded clubs are Wikki Tourists F.C., Bendel Insurance F.C., Stade Rennais F.C., S.C. Braga, S.C. Braga B, AS Monaco FC, Cercle Brugge K.S.V. and Sporting de Gijón.

How tall is Elderson Echiéjilé?

Elderson Echiéjilé is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Elderson Echiéjilé play?

Elderson Echiéjilé played as a defender.