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William Troost-Ekong
William Paul Troost-Ekong is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli. Born in the Netherlands, he played for the Nigeria national team, earning more than 80 caps and serving as captain.
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sports · Nigerian footballer (born 1993) · association football player · also William Troost-Ekong, William Paul Troost-Ekong, Troost-Ekong
Born 1 September 1993 · Q15884045
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2026· 5 entries
“Unfortunately, I think quite a lot has been taken away from the tournament and the excitement that should have been there because of those questions.”
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ESPN: William Troost-Ekong backs Ghana for surprise World Cup draw with England
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Published video “HISTORY MADE! 🚨 LIVE: Al Kholood vs Al Hilal | First Ever Official Player Stream! 📺”.
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Played for Al Ahli SC (2026) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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2025· 13 entries
Fox Sports: WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG NEWS
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The New York Times: Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong on World Cup qualification, AFCON and captaincy
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The Nation Newspaper: William Troost-Ekong celebrates a decade in Super Eagles colours
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Published video “Super Eagles return to Nigeria - Head over to the full video for a chance to win Ola Aina’s shirt!”.
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Published video “Super Eagles Back to Nigeria - Ola Aina Shirt Giveaway!!!”.
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Published video “Rwanda vs. Nigeria - Super Eagles Match Day”.
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Published video “Full video out now- Nigeria training kit giveaway!!”.
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Published video “Super Eagles Call Up - Road to World Cup 2026”.
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Published video “IS RONALDO THE GOAT?! | Double Giveaway! | Episode 7”.
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Published video “Calvin Bassey Promised What?! | Ramadan Matchday | Episode 6”.
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Published video “Fasting whilst playing?! | Episode 5 - Out NOW!”.
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AF Global Football launched the William Troost-Ekong Scholarship Award, a youth scholarship competition run via the aiScout platform that offers a fully funded boarding place at one of its UK-based elite school academies
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In 2025, AF Global Football launched the William Troost-Ekong Scholarship Award, a youth scholarship competition run via the aiScout platform that offers a fully funded boarding place at one of its UK-based elite school academies.
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2024· 4 entries
Tribal Football: William Troost-Ekong latest - Football player news, transfer news & rumours, contract updates
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Won the Greek Superleague with PAOK (2023-2024).
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Won: Super League Greece with PAOK (2023–24).
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Played for Al-Kholood (2024–2026) — 45 appearances, 2 goals.
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2023· 6 entries
Runner-up: Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria (2023).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament (2023).
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Won award: Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament (2023).
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nytimes.com: Watford’s William Troost-Ekong set for Salernitana loan with Ryan Porteous eyed as potential replacement
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Played for PAOK FC (2023–2024) — 10 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2023–2023) — 9 appearances, 1 goals.
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2020· 1 entry
Played for Watford F.C. (2020–2023) — 64 appearances, 2 goals.
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2019· 1 entry
Third place: Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria (2019).
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2018· 1 entry
Played for Udinese Calcio (2018–2020) — 65 appearances, 0 goals.
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2017· 2 entries
Played for Bursaspor (2017–2018) — 28 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Bursaspor in 2017.
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2016· 2 entries
Won: Olympic Bronze Medal with Nigeria U23 (2016).
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Before being selected for Nigeria's under-23 team in their 35-man provisional squad for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
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2015· 4 entries
Played for KAA Gent (2015–2017) — 8 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Gent in 2015.
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Played for Nigeria men's national football team (2015) — 83 appearances, 8 goals.
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Played for FK Haugesund (2015–2016) — 37 appearances, 3 goals.
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2014· 1 entry
Played for FC Dordrecht (2014–2015) — 32 appearances, 0 goals.
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2013· 3 entries
Joined FC Groningen in 2013.
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Played for Netherlands national under-19 football team (2013–2013) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for FC Groningen (2013–2015) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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2011· 2 entries
Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2011–2013) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Netherlands national under-19 football team (2011–2011) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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1993· 1 entry
Born 1993-09-01.
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