Emmanuel Emenike: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Emmanuel Emenike: profile

Emmanuel Emenike (born 10 May 1987 in Otuocha, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Emenike started out at Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. in 2008. He played for 10 clubs in 8 countries between 2008 and 2019. His most appearances came at Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2013–2017), where he made 69 appearances and scored 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 219 appearances and 81 goals.

At international level, Emenike represented Nigeria (2011–2015), earning 37 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 21 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2011 (aged about 24)
First international goal: 2013 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 2008–2019 (12 seasons)
Countries played in: 8: South Africa, Turkey, Russia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Greece, Spain and Belgium
Club goals per game: 0.37 (81 in 219)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: K.V.C. Westerlo (2019)
Shares a birthday with: Ziad Tlemçani, Munir Mohand Mohamedi and Ellyes Skhiri (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2008	Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C.	National First Division	7	3
2008–2009	F.C. Cape Town	National First Division	16	1
2009–2011	Kardemir Karabükspor	Süper Lig	51	30
2011	Fenerbahçe Istanbul	Süper Lig	0	0
2011–2013	Spartak Moscow	Russian Premier League	42	21
2013–2017	Fenerbahçe Istanbul	Süper Lig	69	19
2015–2016	Al Ain FC	UAE Pro League	11	7
2016	West Ham United F.C.	EFL Championship	13	0
2017–2018	Olympiacos F.C.	Super League Greece	5	0
2018	UD Las Palmas	LaLiga 2	0	0
2019	K.V.C. Westerlo	Belgian Pro League	5	0
	Total		219	81

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2011–2015	Nigeria	Senior	37	9

International goals (7)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	21 Jan 2013	Nigeria 1–1 Burkina Faso	23	Africa Cup of Nations
2	25 Jan 2013	Zambia 1–1 Nigeria	57	Africa Cup of Nations
3	3 Feb 2013	Ivory Coast 1–2 Nigeria	43	Africa Cup of Nations
4	6 Feb 2013	Mali 1–4 Nigeria	44	Africa Cup of Nations
5	7 Sep 2013	Nigeria 2–0 Malawi	45	World Cup Qualification
6	13 Oct 2013	Ethiopia 1–2 Nigeria	67	World Cup Qualification
7	13 Oct 2013	Ethiopia 1–2 Nigeria	90 (pen)	World Cup Qualification

*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 Emenike?

Emmanuel Emenike was born on 10 May 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Where was Emmanuel Emenike born?

Emmanuel Emenike was born in Otuocha, Nigeria.

Which national team does Emmanuel Emenike play for?

Emmanuel Emenike played international football for Nigeria. He has 37 caps and 9 goals on record.

Which clubs has Emmanuel Emenike played for?

Emmanuel Emenike's recorded clubs are Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C., F.C. Cape Town, Kardemir Karabükspor, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Spartak Moscow, Al Ain FC, West Ham United F.C., Olympiacos F.C., UD Las Palmas and K.V.C. Westerlo.

How tall is Emmanuel Emenike?

Emmanuel Emenike is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Emmanuel Emenike play?

Emmanuel Emenike played as a forward.