Innocent Emeghara
Swiss association football player (born 1989)
Nigeria
Forward
Innocent Emeghara: profile
Innocent Emeghara (born 27 May 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Emeghara's senior club career began in 2006 at FC Zürich. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Zürich (2006–2009): 47 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 214 appearances and 74 goals.
At international level, Emeghara represented Switzerland (2011–2013).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 5: Switzerland, France, Italy, Azerbaijan and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (74 in 214)
- Latest move
- San Jose Earthquakes (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gervinho, Denis Odoi and Antoine Mendy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 |  FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 47 | 16 |
| 2009–2010 | FC Winterthur |
Challenge League | 28 | 17 |
| 2010–2011 | Grasshopper Club Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 40 | 14 |
| 2011–2013 |  F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 28 | 5 |
| 2013 |  Siena FC |
Serie D | 17 | 7 |
| 2013–2014 | US Livorno 1915 |
Serie C | 30 | 4 |
| 2013–2014 | Siena FC |
Serie D | 17 | 7 |
| 2014–2015 |  Qarabağ FK |
Azerbaijan Premier League | 7 | 4 |
| 2015– |  San Jose Earthquakes |
Major League Soccer | – | – |
| Total | 214 | 74 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Switzerland U21 |
Under-21 | 8 | 5 |
| 2011–2013 | Switzerland |
Senior | – | – |
| 2012 | Switzerland U23 |
Under-23 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Innocent Emeghara?
Innocent Emeghara was born on 27 May 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Innocent Emeghara born?
Innocent Emeghara was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Innocent Emeghara play for?
Innocent Emeghara played international football for Switzerland.
Which clubs has Innocent Emeghara played for?
Innocent Emeghara's recorded clubs are FC Zürich, FC Winterthur, Grasshopper Club Zürich, F.C. Lorient, Siena FC, US Livorno 1915, Qarabağ FK and San Jose Earthquakes.
How tall is Innocent Emeghara?
Innocent Emeghara is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Innocent Emeghara play?
Innocent Emeghara played as a forward.
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