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William Troost-Ekong

William Troost-Ekong

Defender
🇳🇬 Nigeria · 33 yrs · Born 1 Sep 1993 in Haarlem · 1.91 m · 82 kg · Right-footed
Centre-back
Nigeria

William Troost-Ekong is a defender from Nigeria who plays for Nigeria. This season he has made 13 appearances. Born in 1993, he stands 1.91 m tall.

Player information

Known as W. Troost-Ekong
Position Defender
Team Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria
Date of birth 1 September 1993
Age 33 years
Height 1.91 m
Weight 82 kg
Sex Male

Season statistics

13 Matches
0 Goals
0 Assists
0 Yellow cards
1 Red cards
9.0 Rating

Recent matches · last 3

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Trophy cabinet · 2 won

Africa Cup of Nations – logo
Africa Cup of Nations 1× 2023
English Championship - logo
Championship 1×

Clubs and national teams · 2

  1. Nigeria - club crest
    Nigeria National team
    – – Present
  2. Al-Ahli Doha
    Jan 2026 – Jun 2028 #5

The career of William Troost-Ekong so far

William Troost-Ekong's career began at Tottenham U21. He moved to FC Groningen in 2013, to Udinese in 2018 for €3.3m, to Al Kholood in 2024 for €1.2m and then to Al-Ahli Doha in 2026, among 16 recorded transfers in total. He has won 3 trophies, including Africa Cup of Nations, Championship. He currently plays for Nigeria.

Career history · 16 transfers

  1. 2026
    Al Kholood Al-Ahli Doha
    20 January 2026
  2. 2024
    PAOK Al Kholood
    €1,200,000 23 Aug 2024
  3. 2023
    Watford PAOK
    4 Jul 2023
  4. 2023
    Salernitana Watford
    30 June 2023
  5. 2023
    Watford Salernitana
    24 Jan 2023
  6. 2020
    Udinese Watford
    29 September 2020
  7. 2018
    Bursaspor Udinese
    €3,300,000 17 Aug 2018
  8. 2017
    Gent Bursaspor
    €1,050,000 11 July 2017
  9. 2016
    Haugesund Gent
    31 Dec 2016
  10. 2015
    Gent Haugesund
    29 Jul 2015
  11. 2015
    FC Groningen Gent
    27 Jul 2015
  12. 2015
    FC Dordrecht FC Groningen
    30 June 2015
  13. 2014
    FC Groningen FC Dordrecht
    11 July 2014
  14. 2014
    FC Dordrecht FC Groningen
    30 June 2014
  15. 2014
    FC Groningen FC Dordrecht
    29 Jan 2014
  16. 2013
    Tottenham U21 FC Groningen
    23 Jul 2013

Frequently asked questions about William Troost-Ekong

What team does William Troost-Ekong play for?

William Troost-Ekong plays for Nigeria.

What position does William Troost-Ekong play?

William Troost-Ekong plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.

How old is William Troost-Ekong?

William Troost-Ekong is 33 years old, born on 1 September 1993.

How tall is William Troost-Ekong?

William Troost-Ekong is 1.91 m (6′3″) tall.

Where is William Troost-Ekong from?

William Troost-Ekong is from Nigeria.

Which teams has William Troost-Ekong played for?

William Troost-Ekong has played for Tottenham U21, FC Groningen, FC Dordrecht, Gent, Haugesund, Bursaspor, Udinese and Watford.