William Paul Troost-Ekong
Nigeria | Defender | Nigeria
William Paul Troost-Ekong, 33, is a footballer from Nigeria playing as Defender for Nigeria. Troost-Ekong was born in Haarlem, Netherlands. In the 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification season Troost-Ekong has 4 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.85.
Profile
- Full name
- William Paul Troost-Ekong
- Age
- 33
- Born
- 1 September 1993 | Haarlem | Netherlands
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Height
- 191
- Weight
- 82
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 5
- Current club
- Nigeria
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.85 |
| 2025 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | Al Ahli Doha | AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.35 |
| 25/26 | Al Ahli Doha | Stars League | 9 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.69 |
| 25/26 | Al Kholood | Pro League | 13 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 6.23 |
| 25/26 | Al Kholood | King's Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 23/24 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.25 |
| 2023 | Nigeria | Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Nigeria | World Cup - Qualification Africa | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- Super League 1 1× 2023/2024 Greece
Runner-up finishes
- CAF Africa Cup of Nations 1× | 2024 | Africa
- Championship 1× | 2020/2021 | England
- Eerste Divisie 1× | 2013/2014 | Netherlands
Clubs | 10
-
Al Ahli Doha
Jan 2026 – present
Transfer
-
Al Kholood
Aug 2024 – Jan 2026
-
PAOK
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
-
Salernitana
Jan 2023 – Jul 2023
Loan
-
Watford
Sep 2020 – Jan 2023
-
Udinese
Aug 2018 – Sep 2020
€ 3.3M
-
Bursaspor
Jul 2017 – Aug 2018
-
Haugesund
Jul 2015 – Jul 2017
Loan
-
Dordrecht
Jan 2014 – Jul 2015
Loan
-
Groningen
Jul 2013 – Jan 2014
Free
Injury and Suspension History
- Thigh Injury : 15 April 2022 to 22 April 2022
- Groin Injury : 27 February 2022 to 12 March 2022
- Knock : 15 October 2014 to 22 October 2014
- Groin Injury : 20 November 2013 to 27 November 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does William Paul Troost-Ekong play?
William Paul Troost-Ekong plays as Defender.
Which team does William Paul Troost-Ekong play for?
William Paul Troost-Ekong plays for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification.
How many goals has William Paul Troost-Ekong scored this season?
William Paul Troost-Ekong has scored 0 goals in 4 appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification 2025/26 season.
How old is William Paul Troost-Ekong?
William Paul Troost-Ekong is 32 years old and comes from Nigeria.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 09:49 UTC