Emilio John
Footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Emilio John: profile
Emilio John (born 15 January 1950 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
John made the step into senior football with Sacramento Gold FC in 1978. He played for 5 clubs since 1978. The busiest spell of his career was at St. Louis Steamers (1979–1981): 50 appearances and 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 80 appearances and 36 goals.
At international level, John represented Nigeria.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.45 (36 in 80)
- Shares a birthday with
- Essam El-Hadary, El Hadji Diouf and Joshua King (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 |  Sacramento Gold FC |
National Premier Soccer League | 23 | 10 |
| 1979 | Brooklyn Nets |
National Basketball Association | – | – |
| 1979–1981 | St. Louis Steamers |
Major Indoor Soccer League | 50 | 24 |
| 1981–1983 | Kansas City Comets |
7 | 2 | |
| — | Quincy Hawks men's soccer |
– | – | |
| Total | 80 | 36 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emilio John?
Emilio John was born on 15 January 1950, which makes him 76 years old.
Where was Emilio John born?
Emilio John was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Emilio John play for?
Emilio John played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Emilio John played for?
Emilio John's recorded clubs are Sacramento Gold FC, Brooklyn Nets, St. Louis Steamers, Kansas City Comets and Quincy Hawks men's soccer.
What position does Emilio John play?
Emilio John played as a forward.