Emeka Opara
Nigerian footballer (born 1984)
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Emeka Opara // ⓘ (born 2 December 1984) is a Nigerian football striker. He is a classic centre-forward with pace and very strong in the air. He most recently played for the Azerbaijan Premier League side Qarabağ.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Imo State, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | Enugu Rangers | ||
| 2004–2006 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel | 40 | (21) |
| 2007–2008 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 33 | (4) |
| 2008–2009 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel | 21 | (11) |
| 2009–2011 | Khazar Lankaran | 42 | (10) |
| 2012 | Al Naser | 19 | (11) |
| 2013 | Qarabağ | 10 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Kano Pillars | 15 | (8) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 July 2015 | |||
Career
In 2006, he had an impressive run of form in the CAF Confederation Cup while playing for Tunisian club Étoile Sportive du Sahel, taking them to the final of the competition, whilst netting eight goals.[1]
In January 2012, Opara left FK Khazar Lankaran, and signed a six-month contract with Al Naser of the Kuwaiti Premier League.[2] In March 2013, Opara returned to the Azerbaijan Premier League, signing for FK Qarabağ.[3]
Career statistics
- As of match played 19 May 2013[4]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Khazar Lankaran | 2009–10 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010–11 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
| 2011–12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | ||
| Total | 41 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 11 | ||
| Qarabağ | 2012–13 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 12 | 2 | |
| Career total | 51 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 65 | 13 | ||
