William Troost-ekong – Watford Star Centre Back

source: newsroundtheclock
24

This is probably not the best time to write an article about a Super Eagles player. After a lacklustre 1-0 loss to the Central African Republic. However, super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is such an interesting and inspiring person worth looking into. Player Profile William Paul Troost-Ekong is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for English Premier League side Watford and the Nigerian national team. He joined Watford from Serie A side Udinese in September, 2020 after a series of spells in Netherlands and Belgium, and helped the English side gain promotion back into the top flight after making 33 appearances for the club. William has been a key player in the club since his arrival, and has featured in all their league games so far this season. On the international front, Troost-Ekong first featured for the Netherland’s U19 and U20 sides as he was eligible by birth. Making 3 appearances for the Dutch in the process. William has since switched allegiance to Nigeria. And he was part of the Nigeria U-23 team, that won bronze at the 2016 summer Olympics. He was also part of the Super Eagles team that won bronze at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Troost-Ekong is currently the captain of the Super Eagles, and has said switching to the Nigerian national team has been the best decision in his career. Player Background Troost-Ekong was born on September 1, 1993, and has dual nationality. As he was born to a Nigerian father from Akwa Ibom and a Dutch mother, Eleanor Troost. He was born in Haarlem, Netherlands and has 2 siblings, Emily and Everest. He grew up in Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam and made regular visits to Lagos, Nigeria. Net Worth and Finances The Super Eagles star leads a life envied by many as he earns around £14,000 weekly wages. For his services at Watford football club and has other sources of income from advertisements and endorsement deals with the likes of adidas and TAG Heuer as brand ambassadors.

Use The App To Win N1m

NB: Stories are shared by community members. The article does NOT represent the official view of NaijaWorld and the author is SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for this article
Comments

Related Stories
thumbnail
Reps Member Representing Ikwerre Federal Constituency Pledges Loyalty To Fubara
9 h
thumbnail
Rivers Reps Member, Emerengwa, Pledges Support And Loyalty To Governor Fubara
13 h
thumbnail
Osimhen Ranked 16th Highest-paid Player In Europe
13 h
thumbnail
Racism Reducing My Desire To Play Football — Vinicius
23 h
thumbnail
Dream Destinations Abroad: Yacht Charter Vacations Made Memorable
1 d
thumbnail
Waldrum Releases List Of Players For Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa
1 d
thumbnail
England Vs Brazil International Friendly Highlights Fox Soccer
1 d
thumbnail
Air Peace CEO Vows Legal Action Against NFF Over Hiring Foreign Coach For Eagles
1 d
thumbnail
Why The NFF Should Go All Out For Jose Morinho Now
1 d
thumbnail
Friendly Match: Onyeka Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Clash With Mali
1 d
thumbnail
100 Pupils Bag Scholarships From Onyinyeomachukwu Empowerment Foundation
1 d
thumbnail
Jubilation In Anambra, As Crystal House Emerged Sports Champion With 13 Medals
1 d
thumbnail
England 0 1 Brazil Endrick Scores Late Winner Highlights
2 d
thumbnail
Geremi Njitap: Ex-footballer Divorce 12 Years Marriage Over DNA Fraud
2 d
thumbnail
Hop In If You Are Talented In Sports Prediction, And Willing To Earn From It.
2 d
thumbnail
No Indigenous Coach Can Handle Super Eagles – Super Eagles Player Warns NFF
3 d
thumbnail
Ngo Gives Scholarship To 100 Anambra Kids, Sets Up Health Facility In Community
2 d
thumbnail
Udogie Slammed By Italian Media After Disappointing Venezuela Performance
2 d
thumbnail
Unbelievable Endrick Creates Wembley Record As Brazil Beat England
2 d
thumbnail
Ghana Vs Nigeria 1 2 International Friendly Goals Highlights
3 d
Related Stories
thumbnail
Reps Member Representing Ikwerre Federal Constituency Pledges Loyalty To Fubara
9 h
thumbnail
Rivers Reps Member, Emerengwa, Pledges Support And Loyalty To Governor Fubara
13 h
thumbnail
Osimhen Ranked 16th Highest-paid Player In Europe
13 h
thumbnail
Racism Reducing My Desire To Play Football — Vinicius
23 h
thumbnail
Dream Destinations Abroad: Yacht Charter Vacations Made Memorable
1 d
thumbnail
Waldrum Releases List Of Players For Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa
1 d
thumbnail
England Vs Brazil International Friendly Highlights Fox Soccer
1 d
thumbnail
Air Peace CEO Vows Legal Action Against NFF Over Hiring Foreign Coach For Eagles
1 d
thumbnail
Why The NFF Should Go All Out For Jose Morinho Now
1 d
thumbnail
Friendly Match: Onyeka Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Clash With Mali
1 d
thumbnail
100 Pupils Bag Scholarships From Onyinyeomachukwu Empowerment Foundation
1 d
thumbnail
Jubilation In Anambra, As Crystal House Emerged Sports Champion With 13 Medals
1 d
thumbnail
England 0 1 Brazil Endrick Scores Late Winner Highlights
2 d
thumbnail
Geremi Njitap: Ex-footballer Divorce 12 Years Marriage Over DNA Fraud
2 d
thumbnail
Hop In If You Are Talented In Sports Prediction, And Willing To Earn From It.
2 d
thumbnail
No Indigenous Coach Can Handle Super Eagles – Super Eagles Player Warns NFF
3 d
thumbnail
Ngo Gives Scholarship To 100 Anambra Kids, Sets Up Health Facility In Community
2 d
thumbnail
Udogie Slammed By Italian Media After Disappointing Venezuela Performance
2 d
thumbnail
Unbelievable Endrick Creates Wembley Record As Brazil Beat England
2 d
thumbnail
Ghana Vs Nigeria 1 2 International Friendly Goals Highlights
3 d