William Troost-Ekong - Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Family, Age, Facts, Wiki

William Paul Troost-Ekong is a professional football player who plays for Premier League side Watford and captains the Nigeria national team as a centre-back. He started playing football for the youth team of Bishop’s Stortford FC. In 2008, he joined the youth team of Fulham and played until 2010. In 2010, he then joined the youth team of Tottenham Hotspur where he played until 2013. On 23 July 2013, he joined FC Groningen on a free transfer and began his career at the club. He then played for FC Dordrecht (loan), Gent, Haugesund (loan), Bursaspor, and Udinese. 

On the international level, born in the Netherlands into a mixed Dutch and Nigerian family, he was eligible for both the Netherlands and Nigeria in international football. He has represented both Netherlands and Nigeria at various age levels. Despite representing the Netherlands at U19 and U20 youth levels, he eventually chose to represent Nigeria. He has represented Nigeria at U23 and the senior level. He made his international debut for Nigeria on 13 June 2015 in an AFCON qualifying match. He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. In June 2018, he was named in Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He was part of the Nigeria squad that won the bronze medal in 2019.

What is William Troost-Ekong Famous For?

• Being a professional football player.
• Being the captain of the Nigeria national team.
• For playing as center-back for Premier League side Watford. 

Where nationality is William Troost-Ekong?

William Paul Troost-Ekong was born on 1 September 1993. His birthplace is Haarlem, Netherlands. He was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother, Eleanore Troost, and a Nigerian father whose name is unknown. He has two siblings: one sister and one younger brother named Emily and Everest. He attended secondary school at Hockerill Anglo-European College in Bishop’s Stortford, near London. He holds both Dutch and Nigerian nationality. He belongs to mixed ethnicity. His horoscope sign is Virgo. 

William Troost-Ekong Club Career

• He started playing football for the youth team of Bishop’s Stortford FC. 
• In 2008, he joined the youth team of Fulham and played until 2010. 
• In 2010, he then joined the youth team of Tottenham Hotspur where he played until 2013. 
• On 23 July 2013, he joined FC Groningen on a free transfer and began his career at the club.
• On 29 January 2014, he was loaned out to FC Dordrecht where he made 36 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions.
• On 27 July 2015, he signed for Belgian club KAA Gent on a free transfer and was immediately loaned out to Norwegian club FK Haugesund where he made 41 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists in all the competitions. 
• He made his debut for KAA Gent on 20 January 2017 in a 1-0 win against RSC Charleroi. During his 2016-17 season, he made 8 appearances for the club in all the competitions.
• On 11 July 2017, he signed for the Turkish Super Lig club Bursaspor. He made his debut for the club on 11 August 2017 in a 1-0 loss against Basaksehir. On 16 September 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-2 win against Yeni Malatyaspor. During his 2017-18 season, he made 31 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions. 
• On 17 August 2018, he joined the Italian Serie A club Udinese. He made his debut for the club on 19 August 2018 in a 2-2 draw against Parma. During his 2018-19 season, he made 35 appearances for the club in all the competitions as he helped Udinese finish in 12th position in the league. 
• During his 2019-20 season, he made 31 appearances for the club in all the competitions as Udinese finished in 13th position in the league. 
• On 29 September 2020, he signed for EFL Championship side Watford a five-year contract deal. He made his debut for the club on 16 October 2020 in a 1-0 win against Derby. On 7 November 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win against Coventry. In his first season, he made 33 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions as Watford gained promotion to Premier League. 
• He made his Premier League debut for the club on 14 August 2021 in a 3-2 win against Aston Villa. 

William Troost-Ekong International Career

• Born in the Netherlands into a mixed Dutch and Nigerian family, he was eligible for both the Netherlands and Nigeria in international football. 
• He has represented both Netherlands and Nigeria at various age levels. 
• Despite representing the Netherlands at U19 and U20 youth levels, he eventually chose to represent Nigeria. 
• He has represented Nigeria at U23 and the senior level. 
• He made his international debut for Nigeria on 13 June 2015 in a 2-0 win against Chad in an AFCON qualifying match. 
• He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. 
• On 28 May 2018, he scored his first international goal for Nigeria in a 1-1 friendly draw against DR Congo.
• In June 2018, he was named in Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 
• In June 2019, he was named in the country's 23-man squad for the African Cup of Nations where Nigeria won the bronze medal. 

Honors

• Won the 2016 Olympic Bronze Medal with Nigeria U23.

William Troost-Ekong Net Worth and Salary

William Troost-Ekong earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, his estimated net worth is around $1 million-$5 million and his salary is £1.4 million. His market value is around €5 million. 

Who is William Troost-Ekong's wife?

Looking at his personal life, he is a married guy. He got married to his longtime girlfriend, Molly, in a private ceremony in London. The couple is blessed with one son named Oscar Ekong. He has an intimate relationship with his wife and son and they are living their life happily together. 

William Troost-Ekong Height and Weight

William Troost-Ekong stands at a height of 1.91m i.e. 6 feet and 3 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 74kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.