Joseph Enakarhire: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Joseph Enakarhire: profile

Joseph Enakarhire (born 6 November 1982 in Warri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.

Enakarhire made the step into senior football with Enugu Rangers in 1998. He played for 8 clubs in 8 countries between 1998 and 2013. His most appearances came at Standard Liège (2001–2004), where he made 75 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 123 appearances and 2 goals.

At international level, Enakarhire represented Nigeria (2002–2006), earning 22 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 5 September 2004 (World Cup Qualification).

Warri has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Michael Obiku, Nedum Onuoha and Wilson Oruma.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2002 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2004 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 8: Nigeria, Belgium, Portugal, Russia, France, Greece, San Marino and Latvia
Club goals per game: 0.02 (2 in 123)
Height: 184 cm — taller than 69% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Daugava (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Mama Samba Baldé, Cédric Yamberé and Frédéric Mendy (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998–1999	Enugu Rangers	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2001–2004	Standard Liège	Belgian Pro League	75	1
2004–2005	Sporting CP	Primeira Liga	19	0
2005–2008	FC Dinamo Moscow	Russian Premier League	9	1
2006–2007	FC Girondins de Bordeaux	Championnat National 1	16	0
2007–2008	Panathinaikos F.C.	Super League Greece	2	0
2012	S.P. La Fiorita	Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio	0	0
2013	FC Daugava	Latvian Higher League	2	0
	Total		123	2

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2002–2006	Nigeria	Senior	22	2

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	5 Sep 2004	Zimbabwe 0–3 Nigeria	28	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 Joseph Enakarhire?

Joseph Enakarhire was born on 6 November 1982, which makes him 43 years old.

Where was Joseph Enakarhire born?

Joseph Enakarhire was born in Warri, Nigeria.

Which national team does Joseph Enakarhire play for?

Joseph Enakarhire played international football for Nigeria. He has 22 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Joseph Enakarhire played for?

Joseph Enakarhire's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, Standard Liège, Sporting CP, FC Dinamo Moscow, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Panathinaikos F.C., S.P. La Fiorita and FC Daugava.

How tall is Joseph Enakarhire?

Joseph Enakarhire is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Joseph Enakarhire play?

Joseph Enakarhire played as a defender.