Eric Ejiofor: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Eric Ejiofor: profile

Eric Ejiofor (born 21 July 1979 in Asaba, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.

Ejiofor's senior club career began in 1998 at Katsina United FC. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2005–2009): 75 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 143 appearances and 3 goals.

At international level, Ejiofor represented Nigeria (2000–2002), earning 14 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Asaba has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Rita Chikwelu, Olisa Ndah and Simon Ogar Veron.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 21)
Club career: 1998–2009 (12 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Nigeria, Israel and Cyprus
Club goals per game: 0.02 (3 in 143)
Height: 181 cm — taller than 58% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2005)
Shares a birthday with: Anthony Annan, Fabrice Nsakala and Joe Aribo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998	Katsina United FC	Nigeria National League	–	–
1999	Shooting Stars SC	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
1999–2002	Enyimba International F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2002–2004	Maccabi Haifa F.C.	Israeli Premier League	36	1
2004–2005	F.C. Ashdod	Israeli Premier League	32	1
2005–2009	Enosis Neon Paralimni FC	Cypriot First Division	75	1
	Total		143	3

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2002	Nigeria	Senior	14	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Eric Ejiofor?

Eric Ejiofor was born on 21 July 1979, which makes him 47 years old.

Where was Eric Ejiofor born?

Eric Ejiofor was born in Asaba, Nigeria.

Which national team does Eric Ejiofor play for?

Eric Ejiofor played international football for Nigeria. He has 14 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Eric Ejiofor played for?

Eric Ejiofor's recorded clubs are Katsina United FC, Shooting Stars SC, Enyimba International F.C., Maccabi Haifa F.C., F.C. Ashdod and Enosis Neon Paralimni FC.

How tall is Eric Ejiofor?

Eric Ejiofor is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Eric Ejiofor play?

Eric Ejiofor played as a defender.