Emmanuel Ekong
Emmanuel Ekong (born 25 June 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Croatian club Istra 1961 on loan from the Italian club club Empoli. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, he is a Sweden youth international. Club career
As a youth player, Ekong joined the youth academy of Swedish seventh tier side Bollstanäs SK. in 2015, he joined the youth academy of IF Brommapojkarna in the Swedish second tier. In 2018, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A club Empoli. On 5 September 2022, Ekong debuted for Empoli during a 2–2 draw with Salernitana. In January 2023, Ekong signed for Serie B club Perugia on loan until the end of the season. On 8 September 2023, Ekong joined Istra 1961 in Croatia on loan with an option to buy. International career
Born in Italy to Nigerian parents and raised in Sweden, Ekong is eligible to represent Nigeria, Italy and Sweden. He has represented the Sweden U19 team five times, scoring one goal. Personal life
Ekong is the son of Nigeria international Prince Ikpe Ekong. References

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Living people
2002 births
Footballers from Reggio Emilia
Swedish men's footballers
Sweden men's youth international footballers
Italian men's footballers
Swedish people of Nigerian descent
Italian people of Nigerian descent
Italian emigrants to Sweden
Men's association football forwards
Serie A players
Serie B players
Empoli FC players
AC Perugia Calcio players
NK Istra 1961 players
Swedish expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Croatia
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Croatia