Hope Akpan: profile
Hope Akpan (born 14 August 1991 in Liverpool, United Kingdom) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Akpan made the step into senior football with Everton F.C. in 2009. He played for 5 clubs since 2009. His most appearances came at Reading F.C. (2013–2015), where he made 58 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 107 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Akpan represented Nigeria (2014–present).
Nationality explained: Why does Hope Akpan play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 23)
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (6 in 107)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jay-Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia and Diagné Fallou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 2 | 0 |
| 2011–2013 | Crawley Town F.C. |
EFL League Two | 47 | 5 |
| 2013–2015 | Reading F.C. |
EFL League One | 58 | 1 |
| 2015– | Blackburn Rovers F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
| Total | 107 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– |  Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Hope Akpan?
Hope Akpan was born on 14 August 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Hope Akpan born?
Hope Akpan was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Hope Akpan play for?
Hope Akpan played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Hope Akpan played for?
Hope Akpan's recorded clubs are Everton F.C., Hull City A.F.C., Crawley Town F.C., Reading F.C. and Blackburn Rovers F.C..
How tall is Hope Akpan?
Hope Akpan is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Hope Akpan play?
Hope Akpan played as a midfielder.
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