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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
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Elderson Echiejile profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 20 Jan 1988 (38 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- E. Echiejile
Elderson Echiejile recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | 3 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Madagascar
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 25 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Portugal vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Nigeria vs Jamaica
|
International Friendly | 30 May 2026 | 3 – 0 |
Russia vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Tanzania
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Tanzania vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Madagascar vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 24 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 28 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
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About Elderson Echiejile
Elderson Echiejile is a 38-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 20 January 1988 in Nigeria, Elderson Echiejile has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Elderson Echiejile stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Elderson Echiejile's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Russia vs Nigeria in the International Friendly on Tuesday 06 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Guinea Bissau 3-0 Nigeria in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Bookmark this Elderson Echiejile hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Elderson Echiejile
What team does Elderson Echiejile play for?
Elderson Echiejile's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Elderson Echiejile play?
Elderson Echiejile plays as a defender.
How old is Elderson Echiejile?
Elderson Echiejile was born on 20 January 1988, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Elderson Echiejile?
Elderson Echiejile represents Nigeria.
How tall is Elderson Echiejile?
Elderson Echiejile stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
Is Elderson Echiejile left-footed or right-footed?
Elderson Echiejile's preferred foot is left.
Does Elderson Echiejile play for the national team?
Elderson Echiejile is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Russia vs Nigeria on Tuesday 06 October 2026 UTC.
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