Austin Ejide

Quick Facts

Full Name	Austin Ejide
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1984(1984-04-08)
Age	40
Birthplace	Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Aries

Austin Ejide Biography

Austin Ejide is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 8, 1984 in Nigeria, Nigeria. Goalkeeper who joined Hapoel Be’er Sheva in 2012 after spending three years with Hapoel Petah Tikva. He debuted with the Nigerian national team in 2001.

He and striker Emmanuel Emenike became teammates on the Nigerian national team.

Ejide made his debut for Nigeria against Namibia on 16 June 2001. He has been named in three FIFA World Cup squads: 2002 in Japan and South Korea, 2010 in South Africa, and 2014 in Brazil. He has also been a member of the Super Eagles’ squad at five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments: 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2013, winning the competition in the latter. In 2013, he was selected for Nigeria’s squad at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Ejide started his career with Gabros International where he had an amazing season before joining Étoile du Sahel. With the Tunisian club, he reached two CAF Champions League finals. In 2006, Ejide joined SC Bastia of the French Ligue 2, where he spent three years before moving to Israeli team Hapoel Petah Tikva. Where he rescued the team from relegation. Ejide moved to Hapoel Be’er Sheva in 2012, where he played until the end of the 2014\2015 season. 2017/2018 Ejide kept 27 games and gracefully kept 15 clean sheets. The shot stopper earned a spot for Hapoel Hadera F.C in the Israel Premier League. The gentle giant is considered a Saviour in the city of Hadera for bringing them back to League 1 after 39 years of being in the Second or Third League.

He was born in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Austin Ejide Net Worth

Austin Ejide is one of the richest Soccer Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Austin Ejide 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career with Gabros International in 1999.

He appeared in 120 matches for Etoile Sportive du Sahel from 2002 to 2006.

Augustine “Austin” Amamchukwu Ejide (born 8 April 1984) is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who plays for Israeli club Hapoel Hadera. His name, Amamchukwu, means “I know God”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Austin Ejide height 6 ft 2 in Austin weight 198  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Austin Ejide Dating?

According to our records, Austin Ejide married to Chitto Anidebe. As of December 1, 2023, Austin Ejide’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Austin Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Austin Ejide celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Austin Ejide

1. Austin Ejide is a Nigerian professional football goalkeeper.
2. He was born on April 8, 1984 in Owo, Nigeria.
3. Ejide has played for several clubs including Hapoel Be’er Sheva and SC Bastia.
4. He has also represented the Nigerian national team since 2001.
5. Ejide has won two African Cup of Nations bronze medals with Nigeria.
6. He was named the best goalkeeper at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.
7. Ejide holds the record for most clean sheets in a single season in Israel’s top division.
8. He has been named to the Israeli Premier League Team of the Year multiple times.
9. In total, Ejide has made over 300 appearances as a professional goalkeeper.
10. He is known for his agility, shot-stopping ability, and leadership skills on the pitch.