Draft:Emmanuel Michael

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Emmanuel Michael
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-06-16) 16 June 2006 (age 17)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Simoiben Football Academy
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Nigeria U-17 4 (0)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 April 2024

Emmanuel Michael (born 16 June 2006) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Simoiben.[1]

Career[edit]

A left-back, Michael is a product of the Simoiben Futbol club, based in Kaduna, Nigeria.[2] Michael featured for Nigeria at the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria. He also featured in the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[3][4]

Style of play[edit]

Michael has built a reputation for taking free-kicks 30 yards from goal and for his crossing ability.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Emmanuel Michael". Soccerway. 11 October 2023.
  2. ^ Emenyonu, Chris (July 12, 2022). "Golden Eaglets: After conquering West Africa, Emmanuel Michael returns Home". sports247.ng. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Enmanuel Michael votes MOTM as Eaglets zoom to WAFU semi final". Brilla.net. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Like Endrick - Monaco pushing to sign Nigeria U17 star before he turns 18". owngoalnigeria. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  5. ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2023.