Emmanuel Ekpo
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Emmanuel Ekpo: profile
Emmanuel Ekpo (born 20 December 1987 in Ekori, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ekpo's senior club career began in 2006 at Akwa United F.C.. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2006 and 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at Columbus Crew (2008–2011): 108 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 153 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Ekpo represented Nigeria (2011), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2006–2017 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, United States, Norway and New Zealand
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (5 in 153)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Eastern Suburbs AFC (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Geremi, Mohammed Muntari and Oumar Diakité (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Akwa United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2008–2011 |  Columbus Crew |
Major League Soccer | 108 | 5 |
| 2012–2014 |  Molde FK |
Eliteserien | 40 | 0 |
| 2014 | FK Haugesund |
1. divisjon football | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 |  Eastern Suburbs AFC |
New Zealand Northern League | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 153 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emmanuel Ekpo?
Emmanuel Ekpo was born on 20 December 1987, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Emmanuel Ekpo born?
Emmanuel Ekpo was born in Ekori, Nigeria.
Which national team does Emmanuel Ekpo play for?
Emmanuel Ekpo played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Ekpo played for?
Emmanuel Ekpo's recorded clubs are Akwa United F.C., Enyimba International F.C., Columbus Crew, Molde FK, FK Haugesund and Eastern Suburbs AFC.
How tall is Emmanuel Ekpo?
Emmanuel Ekpo is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Ekpo play?
Emmanuel Ekpo played as a midfielder.
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