William Troost-Ekong
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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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Al Ahli SC2026-present
Al-Kholood2024-2026
U.S. Salernitana 19192023-2023
PAOK FC2023-2024
Watford F.C.2020-2023
Udinese Calcio2018-2020
Bursaspor2017-2018
KAA Gent2015-2017
FK Haugesund2015-2016
Nigeria men's national football team2015
FC Dordrecht2014-2015
FC Groningen2013-2015
Netherlands national under-19 football team2013-2013
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2011-2013
Netherlands national under-19 football team2011-2011
Career record
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2026-present00
2024-2026452
2023-202391
2023-2024100
2020-2023642
2018-2020650
2017-2018283
2015-201780
2015-2016373
2015838
2014-2015320
2013-201520
2013-201320
2011-201300
2011-201110
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About this person
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.
Country
NigeriaCategory
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1993 · age 33
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