Michael Eneramo
Nigerian footballer (1985-2026)
Nigeria
Forward
Michael Eneramo: profile
Michael Eneramo (born 26 November 1985 in Kaduna, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 24 April 2026.
Eneramo started out at Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 1999. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 1999. His most appearances came at Espérance Sportive de Tunis (1999–2010), where he made 86 appearances and scored 51 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 250 appearances and 104 goals.
At international level, Eneramo represented Nigeria (2009–2011), earning 10 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 6 September 2009 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.42 (104 in 250)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 82% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Ettifaq FC (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aruna Dindane and Fernando Varela (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2010 |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 86 | 51 |
| 2004–2006 |  USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 24 | 13 |
| 2007 |  Al-Shabab Football Club |
Saudi Pro League | 8 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | 77 | 29 |
| 2013–2014 | Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | Kardemir Karabükspor |
Süper Lig | 14 | 4 |
| 2014–2015 | İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. |
Süper Lig | 5 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Sivasspor |
TFF First League | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | Manisaspor |
9 | 2 | |
| 2017 | Al-Ettifaq FC |
Saudi Pro League | 5 | 1 |
| 2017– | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 250 | 104 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Nigeria |
Senior | 10 | 3 |
| –2004 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Sep 2009 | Nigeria 2–2 Tunisia | 80 | 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
Where was Michael Eneramo born?
Michael Eneramo was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which national team does Michael Eneramo play for?
Michael Eneramo played international football for Nigeria. He has 10 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Michael Eneramo played for?
Michael Eneramo's recorded clubs are Espérance Sportive de Tunis, USM Alger, Al-Shabab Football Club, Sivasspor, Beşiktaş J.K., Kardemir Karabükspor, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K., Manisaspor and Al-Ettifaq FC.
How tall is Michael Eneramo?
Michael Eneramo is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Michael Eneramo play?
Michael Eneramo played as a forward.
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