Elderson Uwa Echiejile Net Worth, Biography, Personal Life, Career, and Awards
Elderson Uwa Echiejile who is well known by the name Elderson Echiejile is one of the superb names in the history of soccer. He is the Nigerian professional football player who recently plays for the national football team of Nigeria as well as Turkish football club, Sivasspor. The 30-years old footballer has even played for Stade Rennais FC, SC, Barga and As Monaco FC on the club level previously. Some of his teammates for his current club Sivasspor are Robinho, John Boye, and Arouna Kone.
Primarily, Elderson Echiejile works at the position of left back for his teams while he is currently appointed to a jersey number 21 in the field. with his career in the sports industry, he has been able to accumulate quite a fan base for himself.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile Height, Weight, Nationality, and Ethnicity
Elderson Echiejile is the player of Nigeria, so his nationality is Nigerian belonging to the black ethnic background. On moving towards his body measurement, he is 6 feet tall which is around 1.84 m long whereas his built of weight is 76 kg.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile Early Life, Wife, and Personal Life
Elderson Echiejile was born in Benin City, Nigeria on January 20, 1988. He was born and raised in his birthplace to Nigerian parents.
Elderson Echiejile is interesting when it comes to his personal life. He is the married man and has a beautiful spouse named Vwemo Zerigbe. The got married on 3rd June 2017, among friend and relatives in 2017. Since after marriage, the doe is living a blissful life.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile Club Career and Achievements
This living legend is one of the influential names in the field of sports and has won many fans following him at his performances of his career with many well-wishers
Elderson Echiejile Early Career
Echuejile was fond of playing football since his early days and made his first footballing steps joining the youth ranks of Pepsi Football Academy. Later, in 2001, he moved to youth academy of Wikki Tourists.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile Professional Career
In 2004, Elderson Echiejile joined Bendel Insurance FC and started his professional career and played a couple of years with the club. In 2007, he moved and Signed French Liga 1 club, Stade Rennes. His first appearance for the club came on December 23, 2007, in the match against Toulouse FC. During his spell at Stade Rennes, he played mostly for the reserve team.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile career in the club SC Barga
Elderson Echiejile later moved to Portugal and agreed to a four-year deal with Portuguese club, SC Barge on June 16, 2010. His first goal for the club came against Celtic for the qualification round of UEFA Champions League. Along with his team, he won Portuguese League Cup in 2012/13.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile career in the club AS Monaco
On January 17, 2014, Elderson Echiejile returned back to France and agree to a four and half year deal with AS Monaco. His first goal for the club came over Stade de Reims on October 31, 2014. Following, He also spelled his loan with European clubs, Standard Liege and Sporting Gijon during his stay with AS Monaco.
Recently, the footballer is playing for the Turkish football based club, Sivasspor with whom he signed a contract in 2017.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile International Career
Elderson Echiejile has represented his national team at their Under-20 team with whom he played five games and kicked one goal. Following this, he launched his international career for Nigeria in 2009. He was also the member of Nigerian team that played in African Cup in 2010 and 2013. After which, he was also included in 2010, FIFA World Cup and 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Throughout his remarkable performance, he helped his national team to lift the African Cup of Nations in 2013.
Elderson Uwa Echiejile Net Worth and Salary
Elderson Echiejile earns a handsome salary. He has the estimated net worth of $1 million, including his assets and earning. However, he makes the yearly salary in the region of $700,000 with the weekly wages of $13,555 from his present club Sivasspor.