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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 | |||
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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 | ||
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 | |||
2021 | Sweden U19 | 5 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024 |
As 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]
Born 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]
Ekong is the son of Nigeria international Prince Ikpe Ekong.[6]
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