Emmanuel Ekong (born 25 June 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Empoli. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, he represented Sweden at youth international level.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 June 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Reggio Emilia, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Empoli | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Bollstanäs SK | ||
| 2015–2018 | IF Brommapojkarna | ||
| 2018–2022 | Empoli | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Empoli | 3 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Perugia (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Istra 1961 (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019–2021 | Sweden U19 | 5 | (1) |
| 2024 | Sweden U21 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:40, 16 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editAs a youth player, Ekong joined the youth academy of Swedish seventh tier side Bollstanäs SK.[3] in 2015, he joined the youth academy of IF Brommapojkarna in the Swedish second tier.[4]
In 2018, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A club Empoli.[5] On 5 September 2022, Ekong debuted for Empoli during a 2–2 draw with Salernitana.[6]
In January 2023, Ekong signed for Serie B club Perugia on loan until the end of the season.[7]
On 8 September 2023, Ekong joined Croatian side Istra 1961 on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.[8]
International career
editBorn in Italy to Nigerian parents and raised in Sweden, Ekong is eligible to represent Nigeria, Italy and Sweden.[9]
He has represented the Swedish under-19 national team five times, scoring one goal.[10]
Personal life
editEkong is the son of Nigeria international Prince Ikpe Ekong.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Emmanuel Ekong, figlio d'arte che ha già conquistato Empoli". seriebnews.com.
- ^ "EKONG, IL GIOIELLO DELL'EMPOLI". alfredopedulla.com.
- ^ "Emmanuel efter succédebuten". svenskfotboll.se (Archived).
- ^ "Emmanuel Ekong: "Att ha en pappa som tidigare varit proffs är jätteskönt"". fotbolltransfers.com.
- ^ "The Deadly Goalscorer Golden Eaglets Are Searching For Is In Italy". allnigeriasoccer.com.
- ^ a b "Sigtunabon Emmanuel på landslagsläger". marsta.nu.
- ^ "EKONG È DEL PERUGIA!". www.acperugiacalcio.com (in Italian). 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "DOBRO NAM DOŠAO EMMANUEL EKONG" [WELCOME EMMANUEL EKONG] (in Croatian). Istra 1961. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria, Sweden & Italy Set To Battle Over International Future Of Juventus Slayer". allnigeriasoccer.com.
- ^ "Emmanuel Ekong - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll". www.svenskfotboll.se. (in Swedish). Retrieved 21 September 2022.
External links
edit- Emmanuel Ekong at Soccerway
- Emmanuel Ekong at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
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