Emeka Opara // ⓘ (born 2 December 1984) is a Nigerian football striker. He is a classic centre-forward with pace and very strong in the air. He most recently played for the Azerbaijan Premier League side Qarabağ.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Imo State, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | Enugu Rangers | ||
| 2004–2006 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel | 40 | (21) |
| 2007–2008 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 33 | (4) |
| 2008–2009 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel | 21 | (11) |
| 2009–2011 | Khazar Lankaran | 42 | (10) |
| 2012 | Al Naser | 19 | (11) |
| 2013 | Qarabağ | 10 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Kano Pillars | 15 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 July 2015 | |||
Career edit
In 2006, he had an impressive run of form in the CAF Confederation Cup while playing for Tunisian club Étoile Sportive du Sahel, taking them to the final of the competition, whilst netting eight goals.[1]
In January 2012, Opara left FK Khazar Lankaran, and signed a six-month contract with Al Naser of the Kuwaiti Premier League.[2] In March 2013, Opara returned to the Azerbaijan Premier League, signing for FK Qarabağ.[3]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 19 May 2013[4]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Khazar Lankaran | 2009–10 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010–11 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| 2011–12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | ||
| Total | 41 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 11 | ||
| Qarabağ | 2012–13 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 12 | 2 | |
| Career total | 51 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 65 | 13 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Opara targets Africa and Europe". BBC Sport. 21 November 2006. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "EMEKA OPARA Snubs =N=130 Million Al Masry Deal". allnigeriasoccer.com/. allnigeriasoccer. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "Official: Emeka Opara Joins Qarabag". allnigeriasoccer.com/. allnigeriasoccer. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "E.Opara". uk.soccerway.com/. Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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