Emmanuel Dennis

Facts About Emmanuel Dennis

Celebrated NameEmmanuel Dennis
Age25 Years Old
Nick NameThe Nigerian Neymar
Birth NameEmmanuel Bonaventure Dennis
Birth Date1997-11-15
GenderMale
Profession Footballer
NationalityNigerian
Birth NationNigeria
Place Of BirthYola, Nigeria
HoroscopeScorpio
EthnicityAfrican
ReligionChristianity
Career Start2010
Marital StatusSingle
Weight67kg
Body TypeAlethic
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Sexual OrientationStraight
Source of WealthFootball Career
Net Worth€5 Million
Salary£1.4 Million
Current ClubWatford
PositionStriker
Height5 ft. 9 inches
Jersey Number25
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Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis is a Nigerian professional football player who plays for Premier League club Watford and the Nigeria national team as a striker. He began his career at Kwara Football Academy Ilorin, located in Kwara State, Nigeria in 2010 and played until 2016. In March 2016, he signed with the Ukrainian Premier League club Zorya Luhansk. He made his debut for the club on 24 July 2016. On 1 July 2017, he signed for Belgian club Club Brugge on a four-year deal for a fee of €1.2 million. He was given the number 42 jersey shirt. He made his debut for the club on 26 July 2017 in the UEFA Champions League qualifying. On 25 January 2021, he signed for Bundesliga side 1. FC Koln on a loan deal until the end of the 2020-21 season where he made 10 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 1 assist in all the competitions. On 1 July 2021, he signed for Premier League club Watford on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 14 August 2021. 

On the international level, he has represented Nigeria ta various age levels. He has represented Nigeria at U23 and the senior level. He made his international team debut for Nigeria on 10 September 2019. He was then call-up to the Nigeria squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations however accused Watford of refusing to release him and 'baring their fangs'. He was part of the Nigerian squad that lost on away goals with an aggregate scoreline of 1-1 to the Black Stars of Ghana in the Qatar 2022 World cup qualifier.

What is Emmanuel Dennis Famous For? 

  • Being a Nigerian professional football player.
  • For playing as a striker for Nigerian professional football player.

Honors 

  • Won the 2017-18, 2019-20 Belgian First Division A with Club Brugge.

Where is Emmanuel Dennis From?

Emmanuel Dennis was born on 15 November 1997. His birthplace is Yola, Nigeria. His birth name is Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis. He holds Nigerian nationality and he belongs to African ethnicity. Likewise, his religion is Christianity and as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Scorpio. Detail about his parents has been kept secret and has not been disclosed yet. He is the youngest of two children born of the union between his parents. 

Emmanuel Dennis Brugge

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Emmanuel Dennis Club Career

  • He began his career at Kwara Football Academy Ilorin, located in Kwara State, Nigeria in 2010 and played until 2016. 
  • In March 2016, he signed with the Ukrainian Premier League club Zorya Luhansk. He made his debut and also scored his first goal for the club on 24 July 2016 in a 3-0 victory against Olimpik Donetsk. He started the season on the bench mostly before being given his UEFA Europa League debut on 3 November 2016 in a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord.  After impressing against Feyenoord, he also played in the Ukrainian side's other group stage games, to Fenerbahce and Manchester United as Zorya lost 2-0 in both matches and were eliminated from the group having finished in last place. During his 2016-17 season, he made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions as Zorya Luhansk finished third place in the league.  
  • On 1 July 2017, he signed for Belgian club Club Brugge on a four-year deal for a fee of €1.2 million. He was given the number 42 jersey shirt. On 26 July 2017, he scored on his debut for the club in a 3-3 draw against AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League qualifying. On 29 July 2017, he scored a brace in a 4-0 win against Lokeren. In his first season, he made 38 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions as Club Brugge won the Belgian First Division A that season. 
  • During his 2018-19 season, he made 32 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in all the competitions.

Emmanuel Dennis Watford

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  • On 1 October 2019, he scored twice in a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium against Real Madrid in the group stage of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League season. During his 2019-20 season, he made 33 appearances for the club, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists in all the competitions as Club Brugge again won the Belgian First Division A that season.
  • On 25 January 2021, he signed for Bundesliga side 1. FC Koln on a loan deal until the end of the 2020-21 season where he made 10 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 1 assist in all the competitions. 
  • On 1 July 2021, he signed for Premier League club Watford on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 14 August 2021, he scored on his debut for the club in a 3-2 win against Aston Villa. He was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for November 2021 after scoring and grabbing two assists in a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United and scoring in a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City.

Emmanuel Dennis Nigeria

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Emmanuel Dennis International Career

  • He has represented Nigeria ta various age levels. 
  • He has represented Nigeria at U23 and the senior level. 
  • He made his international team debut for Nigeria on 10 September 2019 in a 2-2 friendly draw against Ukraine. 
  • He was then call-up to the Nigeria squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations however accused Watford of refusing to release him and 'baring their fangs'. 
  • He was part of the Nigerian squad that lost on away goals with an aggregate scoreline of 1-1 to the Black Stars of Ghana in the Qatar 2022 World cup qualifier.

Is Emmanuel Dennis Single or Dating?

Looking at his personal life, the footballer is focusing on his professional career. He is very much private about his relationship status. He might be dating a beautiful girl at present or might be single. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. As of 2022, he is believed to be single. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.

How tall is Emmanuel Dennis?

Emmanuel Dennis stands at a height of 1.75m i.e. 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 67kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. He has a well-maintained body but the measurements like biceps size, hip size, waist size, shoe size, etc. are missing at the moment. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight.  

What is the Net Worth of Emmanuel Dennis?

Emmanuel Dennis is a Nigerian professional football player who currently plays for Premier League club Watford. He is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. In July 2017, he signed for Belgian club Club Brugge on a four-year deal for a fee of €1.2 million. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be €5 million where he received £1.4 million as a yearly salary from his current club. His market value is around €8 million. With these massive earnings, he is living a luxurious lifestyle.     

Trivias About Emmanuel Dennis You Need To Know.

  • He made his international team debut for Nigeria on 10 September 2019.
  • He wears shirt number 25 for Watford.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emmanuel Dennis.

Where was Emmanuel Dennis born?

Emmanuel Dennis was born in Yola, Nigeria.

What is the color of Emmanuel Dennis's eye?

Emmanuel Dennis eye color is Dark Brown.

What is the color of Emmanuel Dennis's hair?

Emmanuel Dennis hair color is Black.

What is the net worth of Emmanuel Dennis?

The net worth of Emmanuel Dennis is €5 Million.

What is the salary of Emmanuel Dennis?

The salary of Emmanuel Dennis is £1.4 Million.

Emmanuel Dennis Biography

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Celebrated Name Emmanuel Dennis
Age 25 Years Old
Nick Name The Nigerian Neymar
Birth Name Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis
Birth Date 1997-11-15
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
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Celebrated Name Emmanuel Dennis
Age 25 Years Old
Nick Name The Nigerian Neymar
Birth Name Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis
Birth Date 1997-11-15
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Nationality Nigerian
Birth Nation Nigeria
Place Of Birth Yola, Nigeria
Horoscope Scorpio
Ethnicity African
Religion Christianity
Career Start 2010
Marital Status Single
Weight 67kg
Body Type Alethic
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Source of Wealth Football Career
Net Worth €5 Million
Salary £1.4 Million
Current Club Watford
Position Striker
Height 5 ft. 9 inches
Jersey Number 25