Photo: Майоров Владимир / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Emmanuel Emenike represents the kind of footballing story I always find compelling: the Nigerian striker who used a powerful 182 cm frame to fight for goals at the highest level. Born in 1987 and capped by Nigeria as a forward, he embodies the African-to-the-world arc that has reshaped modern football. The record here is sparse, but what comes through is a player built on physical strength and a striker's instinct for being in the right place. Now retired, he belongs to that generation of African goalscorers who lit up the pitch, and I think that era deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emmanuel Emenike
- Name (Japanese)
- エマヌエル・エメニケ
- Reading
- えまぬえる・えめにけ
- Born
- May 10, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Otuocha, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Emmanuel Emenike born?
Born May 10, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Emmanuel Emenike from?
Emmanuel Emenike is from Otuocha, Nigeria.
What does Emmanuel Emenike do?
Emmanuel Emenike works as association football player.
How tall is Emmanuel Emenike?
Emmanuel Emenike is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.