Efe Ambrose is a Nigerian footballer born in 1988, known for his defensive skills.
Ambrose has played for several clubs including Celtic, Hibernian, and Derby County throughout his career.
He joined Celtic F.C. on the summer transfer deadline day in 2012, marking a significant step in his career.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Efe Eric Ambrose, born in 1988, is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his versatility as a defender. He began his professional career at Kaduna United in 2006, where he quickly made a name for himself. In 2008, he was loaned to Bayelsa United for the 2008–09 season, helping his team secure promotion before returning to Kaduna United.
Rise to Prominence
In June 2010, Ambrose made a significant move to Israeli Premier League club FC Ashdod, where he played until 2012. His career took a pivotal turn when he joined Celtic F.C. on the summer transfer deadline day in 2012. At Celtic, he quickly adapted to his new environment, crediting his teammates for their support. Ambrose made his debut shortly after joining, and his first goal came in a 5–0 victory over St Mirren, celebrated with a spectacular quadruple somersault. He also made his Champions League debut, showcasing his talent on a larger stage.
International Career
Ambrose's international career began with the Nigeria national under-20 team, participating in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He later represented Nigeria at the 2008 Summer Olympics and was a key player in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria emerged victorious. Ambrose's performance earned him a spot in the Team of the Tournament, marking one of the highlights of his career. Despite his earlier successes, he faced challenges in maintaining his position on the national team after 2016, particularly after losing his place at Celtic.
Playing Style and Legacy
Known for his composure and ability to play multiple defensive roles, Ambrose has been a valuable asset to his teams. His signature somersault celebration after scoring has become a memorable aspect of his playing style. As of now, Ambrose continues to contribute to football, having played for various clubs including Hibernian and Derby County, and remains a respected figure in Nigerian football.
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Карьера и клубы
Early career
Ambrose started his professional career at Kaduna United in 2006 and two years later, he was loaned to Bayelsa United for the 2008–09 season but remained with Kaduna United after helping them win promotion.
FC Ashdod
Ambrose joined Israeli Premier League club FC Ashdod in June 2010 and left in 2012.
Celtic
Ambrose joined Scottish Premier League club Celtic on the summer 2012 transfer deadline day, signing a three-year contract. After joining the club, Ambrose praised his new teammates at Celtic for helping him settle down in Glasgow quickly. Ambrose also revealed he studied British football in order to join Celtic by watching both Scottish Premier League and English Premier League games on TV upon hearing about Celtic's interest in him. Ambrose made his debut on 22 September 2012 as a substitute for Celtic captain Scott Brown against Dundee in the Scottish Premier League, a 2–0 victory. He made his full début against Raith Rovers in the Scottish League Cup, in a 4–1 victory. He scored his first goal for Celtic in a 5–0 win over St Mirren on 20 October 2012, celebrating the goal with a quadruple somersault. Ambrose went on to make his Champions League debut for Celtic, where he played 90 minutes in a 3–2 win over Spartak Moscow. On 4 November 2012, Ambrose headed in an own goal, in a 2–2 draw against Dundee United. After the match, Ambrose said he let himself down and felt that he could have cleared the ball away. On 7 November 2012,…
Ambrose often played as a defensive midfielder for the Nigeria national football team and can also play as a centre back or right back, doing so in the Israeli Premier League at FC Ashdod. A ball playing centre-half, Efe is known for his composure in possession. He normally performs a somersault after scoring a goal.
Ambrose was a member of the Nigeria national under-20 football team at 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. He later represented Nigeria U-23 and played two games at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. In the Africa Cup of Nations, Ambrose played five out of six games for Nigeria, playing in the right-back position, including the final which he started. After the tournament, Ambrose was named in the 2013 African Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament. Ambrose says winning the Africa Cup of Nations was his biggest achievement and one of the greatest moments of his life. He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Ambrose has not been selected since 2016, due to him losing his place at Celtic. He played regularly for Hibernian during the 2017–18 season, but was not recalled for the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. This decision was criticized by former Nigeria manager Samson Siasia, who felt that Ambrose's experience would have been useful.
Club
As of 2 October 2021
International appearances
As of match played 29 March 2016
International goals
Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.
- Club
- Celtic F.C. (2012–)
- Club
- Kaduna United F.C. (2006–2010)
- Club
- Bayelsa United F.C. (2008–2009)
- Club
- F.C. Ashdod (2010–2012)
- Club
- Nigeria national under-20 football team (2007–2007)
- Club
- Nigeria men's national football team (2008–)
- National team
- Nigeria
Клубы
- Nigeria men's national football team2008сейчас
- Celtic F.C.2012сейчас
- Kaduna United F.C.2006–2010
- Nigeria national under-20 football team2007–2007
- Bayelsa United F.C.2008–2009
- F.C. Ashdod2010–2012
Играл вместе с
- Abel TadorBayelsa United F.C. · 2008–2009
Adam MatthewsCeltic F.C. · 2011–2015
Adam VirgoCeltic F.C. · 2005–2008- Aidan NesbittCeltic F.C. · 2015
Aiden McGeadyCeltic F.C. · 2004–2010- Akaki DevadzeF.C. Ashdod · 1999–2000
Alain MasudiF.C. Ashdod · 2007–2007- Alain MasudiF.C. Ashdod · 2007–2008
Alan McInallyCeltic F.C. · 1984–1987- Alan RoughCeltic F.C. · 1988–1989
Alan StubbsCeltic F.C. · 1996–2001
Alan ThompsonCeltic F.C. · 2000–2007
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Efe Eric Ambrose is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Port Glasgow. Ambrose has previously played for Kaduna United, Bayelsa United, Israeli club Ashdod, Scottish clubs Celtic, Hibernian, Livingston, St Johnstone and Dunfermline Athletic, Greenock Morton and English club Derby County.
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