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Elderson Echiéjilé

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ИИ

Elderson Echiéjilé is a Nigerian former professional footballer known for playing as a left-back.

He began his senior career at Bendel Insurance F.C. from 2004 to 2007.

Echiéjilé moved to Stade Rennais F.C. in 2007, where he made his Ligue 1 debut in December of that year.

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Биография

Early Life

Elderson Uwa Echiéjilé was born in Benin City, Nigeria, where he began his journey in football. He started his senior career at Bendel Insurance F.C. from 2004 to 2007, showcasing his skills as a promising left-back.

Club Career

In August 2007, Echiéjilé made a significant move to Stade Rennais F.C. in France, where he played primarily for the reserve team but made his Ligue 1 debut on December 23, 2007. His career took a notable turn when he signed with S.C. Braga in June 2010 for €2.5 million. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Celtic. Echiéjilé continued to develop his game at Braga, contributing to the team's success in the Primeira Liga.

In January 2014, he returned to France, signing with AS Monaco FC. He scored his first goal for Monaco in October 2014. Echiéjilé's career included several loan spells, notably with Standard Liège and Sporting de Gijón, as he sought more playing time.

International Career

Echiéjilé's international career began with the Nigerian under-20 team, where he participated in the 2007 FIFA World Cup. He made his senior debut in 2009 and was part of the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. His notable achievements include scoring in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria emerged victorious, and participating in the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil the same year. Despite facing setbacks, including an injury before the 2014 World Cup, Echiéjilé remained a key player for Nigeria until his last call-up in 2018.

Legacy

Echiéjilé's contributions to football have been recognized with honors, including winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and receiving the Member of the Order of the Niger. His journey reflects the dedication and resilience of a player who has left a mark in both club and international football.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Rennes

Born in Benin City, Echiéjilé began his senior career at Bendel Insurance. In August 2007 he was sold to Rennes in France, playing his first Ligue 1 game on 23 December in a 0–0 draw at Toulouse. During his spell with the club, however, he appeared mostly for the reserve team.

Braga

On 16 June 2010, Echiéjilé signed for Braga from Portugal for €2.5 million, on a four-year contract. He scored on his official debut for the club, netting from a corner kick in a 3–0 home win against Celtic in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League (4–2 on aggregate). Echiéjilé played his first game in the Primeira Liga on 13 August 2010, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 home victory over Portimonense. He was an unused substitute in the 2011 UEFA Europa League Final, lost 1–0 to compatriots Porto at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Additionally, he scored four league goals in 26 matches in his second year, helping the Minho side finish third.

Monaco

On 17 January 2014, Echiéjilé returned to the French top flight after penning a four-and-a-half-year deal with Monaco. He scored his first goal for the team on 31 October, opening a 1–1 home draw with Reims. On 31 August 2016, Echiéjilé moved to Belgian club Standard Liège on a season-long loan. Late into the following transfer window, he left for Spain with Sporting de Gijón also in a temporary deal. Echiejilé continued to serve loans until his departure, representing Sivasspor and Cercle Brugge in the…

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Career statistics

International

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International career

Echiéjilé was a member of the Nigerian under-20 team at the 2007 FIFA World Cup in Canada, playing five matches and scoring once for the quarter-finalists. Having made his debut for the senior side in 2009, he was picked for the following year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa, appearing twice in an eventual group stage exit. Echiéjilé was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the first in a 4–1 semi-final defeat of Mali as the nation went on to win the tournament. Also that year he was selected for the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, scoring in the opener against Tahiti. Echiéjilé was included in Stephen Keshi's list for the 2014 World Cup, but sustained an injury in a warm-up game against Greece and was replaced by Ejike Uzoenyi. In June 2018, he was named in the 23-man squad for the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, but was left out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

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