William Troost-Ekong
Nigerian association football player · Netherlands · On the map · Footballers · Born 1993 · age 33
A Dutch-born centre-back who chose Nigeria and ended up wearing the captain's armband for the Super Eagles across more than 80 international appearances.
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Kyle Walker Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Jermain Defoe Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Danny Rose Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Tom Cleverley Teammate at Watford F.C., 2020-2023
Benoît Assou-Ekotto Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Michael Dawson Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Juan Musso Teammate at Udinese Calcio, 2018-2020
Tom Huddlestone Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Andros Townsend Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Bongani Khumalo Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
David Bentley Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
John Bostock Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Kalifa Coulibaly Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017
Simon Dawkins Teammate at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., 2011-2013
Lasse Nielsen Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017
Rami Gershon Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017
Ben Wilmot Teammate at Watford F.C., 2020-2023
Brecht Dejaegere Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017
Danijel Miličević Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017- Género Zeefuik Teammate at FC Groningen, 2013-2015
Mamadou Coulibaly Teammate at Udinese Calcio, 2018-2020
Nick van der Velden Teammate at FC Groningen, 2013-2015- Aly Mallé Teammate at Udinese Calcio, 2018-2020
Yannick Thoelen Teammate at KAA Gent, 2015-2017
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Born in the Netherlands on 1 September 1993, William Paul Troost-Ekong opted to represent Nigeria at international level - a decision that would define his career. He became a fixture in the Super Eagles backline, racking up over 80 caps and eventually earning the captain's role. Now he plays his club football for Al-Ahli in Qatar's top division, anchoring defenses far from where he started.
