William Troost-Ekong Nigerian Footballer Born in 1993
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William Troost-Ekong on Social Media
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- Followers
- 481K @wtroostekong
- Engagement rate
- 1.63% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 7,363
- Average comments
- 450 Based on the last 10 posts
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Biography
William Troost-Ekong, born 1 September 1993 in Haarlem, is a Nigerian footballer. He is known for spells at Nigeria men's national football team (2015–) and Watford F.C. (2020–2023).
Early life
His education includes Amsterdam International Community School.
Career
William Troost-Ekong plays in the defender role. In 2011, he is first listed with Netherlands national under-19 football team. William Troost-Ekong has worn the colours of 15 teams on record, including Nigeria men's national football team, Watford F.C. and Al-Kholood. From 2020 to 2023, he played for Watford F.C. Al Ahli SC is the newest entry in his career list, from 2026. At Nigeria men's national football team (2015–), his team-mates on record include Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi and Ikechukwu Uche. Watford F.C. team-mates from the same years include Cucho Hernández, Essaïd Belkalem and Ben Foster. His largest audience is on YouTube, with 129K subscribers as of July 2025.
Recognition
His awards include two title of honors (2023). The list of wins also includes a bronze medal. Awards come to 3 wins in total.
Teams
15 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Defender |
| 2011–2013 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Defender |
| 2013–2015 | FC Groningen | Defender |
| 2013 | Netherlands national under-19 football team | Defender |
| 2014–2015 | FC Dordrecht | Defender |
| 2015–2016 | FK Haugesund | Defender |
| 2015–2017 | KAA Gent | Defender |
| 2015– | Nigeria men's national football team | Defender |
| 2017–2018 | Bursaspor | Defender |
| 2018–2020 | Udinese Calcio | Defender |
| 2020–2023 | Watford F.C. | Defender |
| 2023–2024 | PAOK FC | Defender |
| 2023 | U.S. Salernitana 1919 | Defender |
| 2024–2026 | Al-Kholood | Defender |
| 2026– | Al Ahli SC | Defender |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | title of honor | Won | |
| bronze medal | Won | ||
| title of honor | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Amsterdam International Community School.
Frequently asked questions
How old is William Troost-Ekong?
William Troost-Ekong is 33 years old, born on 1 September 1993 in Haarlem.
What is William Troost-Ekong known for?
William Troost-Ekong is a defender who has played for Nigeria men's national football team and Watford F.C..
How tall is William Troost-Ekong?
William Troost-Ekong is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What is William Troost-Ekong’s nationality?
William Troost-Ekong is Nigerian, born in Haarlem.
Has William Troost-Ekong won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including title of honor (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15884045), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Дмитрий Пукалик · CC BY-SA 3.0
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