William Troost-Ekong
William Troost-Ekong is a professional centre-back for Al-Ahli Doha and the Nigeria national team.
William Paul Troost-Ekong (born September 1, 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli Doha. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Nigeria internationally and has served as the national team captain.
Key stats
- Position
- Centre-back
- Primary playing position
- Date of Birth
- 1993-09-01
- Born in the Netherlands
- National Team
- Nigeria
- Former captain
- Major Trophies
- 1
- Greek Superleague (2023-2024)
Career arc
Early European Career
2013-2018Began his senior career playing for various clubs across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Turkey. Established his foundational professional experience during this period.
Udinese and Watford
2018-2023Competed in major European leagues, including Serie A with Udinese and the English football system with Watford. Gained significant top-flight experience as a central defender.
PAOK
2023-2024Joined Greek club PAOK for the 2023-2024 season. Contributed to the team winning the Greek Superleague title.
Al-Ahli Doha
2024-presentTransferred to the Qatar Stars League to play for Al-Ahli Doha. Currently active as a centre-back for the club.
Current form
Troost-Ekong is currently active in the Qatar Stars League with Al-Ahli Doha. He transitioned to the Middle East following a domestic championship-winning season in Greece.
Uncertainty
Comprehensive club appearance and goal statistics are not included in the provided dataset. Physical attributes such as height and weight are currently missing from TheSportsDB records.
Sources
- · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Troost-Ekong, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · TheSportsDB id=34156008, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · Factlen Honours Database, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · Wikipedia (William Troost-Ekong)
Profile generated 6/4/2026 via gemini-3.1-pro-preview. Rewritten in Factlen voice from primary sources — claims are evidence-anchored, uncertainty disclosed.