Emmanuel Ake
Association football player
Kenya
Forward
Emmanuel Ake: profile
Emmanuel Ake (born 11 June 1980 in Mombasa, Kenya) is a retired Kenyan footballer who played as a forward.
Ake started out at Akademisk Boldklub in 2000. He played for 11 clubs between 2000 and 2013. His most appearances came at Akademisk Boldklub (2000–2004), where he made 45 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 184 appearances and 64 goals.
At international level, Ake represented Kenya (2004–2009), earning 8 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 2 February 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Mombasa has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Robert Mambo Mumba, Tony Miettinen and Patrick Osiako.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2000–2013 (14 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (64 in 184)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Svebølle B&I (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lévy Madinda, Abdelilah Saber and Walid Azaro (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 |  Akademisk Boldklub |
Danish 2nd Division | 45 | 3 |
| 2004–2008 | FC Nordsjælland |
Danish Superliga | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | Ølstykke FC |
Zealand Series | 15 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | Holbæk B&I |
Danish 2nd Division | 22 | 9 |
| 2007–2008 | Hellerup IK |
Danish 2nd Division | 41 | 25 |
| 2008–2009 | Herfølge Boldklub |
Danish 1st Division | 23 | 17 |
| 2009–2010 | HB Køge |
Danish 1st Division | 13 | 5 |
| 2010–2011 | Lyngby Boldklub |
Danish Superliga | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Næstved BK |
Danish 1st Division | 10 | 4 |
| 2012 | Svebølle B&I |
Zealand Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Djursland |
– | – | |
| Total | 184 | 64 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Kenya |
Senior | 8 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Feb 2004 | Burkina Faso 0–3 Kenya | 51 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emmanuel Ake?
Emmanuel Ake was born on 11 June 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Emmanuel Ake born?
Emmanuel Ake was born in Mombasa, Kenya.
Which national team does Emmanuel Ake play for?
Emmanuel Ake played international football for Kenya. He has 8 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Ake played for?
Emmanuel Ake's recorded clubs are Akademisk Boldklub, FC Nordsjælland, Ølstykke FC, Holbæk B&I, Hellerup IK, Herfølge Boldklub, HB Køge, Lyngby Boldklub, Næstved BK, Svebølle B&I and FC Djursland.
How tall is Emmanuel Ake?
Emmanuel Ake is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Ake play?
Emmanuel Ake played as a forward.
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