Joseph Akpala: profile
Joseph Akpala (born 24 August 1986 in Jos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Akpala made the step into senior football with Bendel Insurance F.C. in 2005. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Club Brugge K.V. (2008–2012): 130 appearances and 44 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 267 appearances and 91 goals.
At international level, Akpala represented Nigeria (2008–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Jos has produced 55 footballers in our database, including Mikel John Obi, Ahmed Musa and Victor Obinna.
Eligibility explained: Why does Joseph Akpala play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Belgium, Germany and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (91 in 267)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- KV Oostende (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Rufai, James Obiorah and Abdoul-Gafar Mamah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 |  Bendel Insurance F.C. |
Nigeria National League | 19 | 13 |
| 2006–2008 |  Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 61 | 25 |
| 2008–2012 | Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 130 | 44 |
| 2012–2014 |  SV Werder Bremen |
Bundesliga | 21 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 |  Kardemir Karabükspor |
Süper Lig | 11 | 4 |
| 2014–2015 | Kardemir Karabükspor |
Süper Lig | 25 | 4 |
| 2015– | KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 267 | 91 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 23 | 10 |
| 2008– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joseph Akpala?
Joseph Akpala was born on 24 August 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Joseph Akpala born?
Joseph Akpala was born in Jos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Joseph Akpala play for?
Joseph Akpala played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Joseph Akpala played for?
Joseph Akpala's recorded clubs are Bendel Insurance F.C., Royal Charleroi S.C., Club Brugge K.V., SV Werder Bremen, Kardemir Karabükspor and KV Oostende.
How tall is Joseph Akpala?
Joseph Akpala is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Joseph Akpala play?
Joseph Akpala played as a forward.
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