Here is all you need to know about Nigerian football player William Troost-Ekong including his age, career, records, bio, parents, salary and net worth
In the Africa Cup of Nations final, Troost-Ekong’s strong header gave Nigeria the lead against the run of play.
Who is Nigeria football player William Troost-Ekong, biography, age, height, parents, father, mother, wife, salary, net worth
At Alassane Ouattara Stadium, in the 38th minute, the Ivorians failed to clear a corner, and the defender displayed incredible athleticism to get there above former Spurs player Aurier.
Nevertheless, Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller’s goals in the second half helped Ivory Coast pull off an incredible comeback victory, and the hosts took home the title. However, William from the runner-up squad was voted as the AFCON 2024 Best Player.
🇳🇬 William Troost-Ekong, voted as AFCON best player after playing every minute of every game and scoring 4 goals.
There’s concrete possibility to move to Saudi Pro League in the summer as interest is real and strong, as revealed last week. pic.twitter.com/zFvOm1kNy1
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Who is William Troost-Ekong?
William Paul Troost-Ekong is a professional football player who was born on September 1, 199,3 in Haarlem, Netherlands. He captained the Nigerian national team and plays centre defender for Super League Greece club PAOK. The 30-year-old stands 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall.
At Hockerill Anglo-European College in Bishop’s Stortford, England, Troost-Ekong completed his secondary education.
A look at William Troost-Ekong’s career
The Nigerian centre back, who was born in the Netherlands, has had a promising season in Europe, drawing the attention of elite teams. Being one of Africa’s best defenders, William Troost-Ekong has amassed a plethora of experience while playing for multiple clubs.
Since making his Nigerian debut in 2015, he has amassed over 70 caps. Troost-Ekong started his senior career in the Netherlands with FC Groningen and FC Dordrecht after playing youth football for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur in England.
He joined the Belgian team KAA Gent in July 2015, however the Norwegian club FK Haugesund received a loan request right away. He then signed a contract with Turkish Super Lig team Bursaspor in July of 2017.
Troost-Ekong signed a contract with Italian Serie A team Udinese on August 17, 2018. With 35 league appearances and four bookings in his Serie A first season, he helped Udinese finish in 12th place.
Troost-Ekong signed a five-year contract to play for Watford in the EFL Championship on September 29, 2020. Be then signed a loan agreement with Serie A club Salernitana on January 24, 2023, with the option to purchase the team after the current year.
William Troost-Ekong’s parents
William Troost-Ekong was born to a Dutch mother, Eleanore Troost and a Nigerian father. He is not the only child to his parents, Emily and Everest are his other two siblings.
William Troost-Ekong’s wife
William Troost-Ekong is married to Molly. The two got married on October 17, 2021. The two welcomed their first child Oscar in 2018.
William Troost-Ekong’s transfer value and net worth
The current transfer value of William Troost-Ekong ranges from €2 million to €3.4 million.
William Troost-Ekong earns £16,000 per week, £832,000 per year playing for PAOK as a D C and William Troost-Ekong’s net worth is £4,877,600.