Nelson Amadin
Dutch footballer (born 2001)
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Nelson Efosa Amadin (born 31 October 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eerste Divisie club Emmen.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Efosa Amadin | ||
| Date of birth | 31 October 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands[2] | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Emmen | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Spartaan'20 | ||
| 2011–2019 | Feyenoord | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Dordrecht | 20 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Schalke 04 II | 43 | (16) |
| 2024–2025 | TSV Hartberg | 5 | (0) |
| 2025– | Emmen | 15 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 April 2026 | |||
Career
Dordrecht
Born in Rotterdam, Amadin started his career in the youth of Spartaan '20, before moving to the Feyenoord academy. In 2019, he moved to FC Dordrecht as a free agent and signing a two-year contract.[3] He made his senior debut on 15 November 2019 in a 1–1 home draw against Roda JC Kerkrade, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute for Thomas Schalekamp.[4] His contract was not renewed, making him a free agent on 1 July 2021.[5]
Schalke 04 II
On 7 January 2022, Amadin announced via Instagram that he had joined Schalke 04.[6] Shortly after, the club confirmed the signing and stated that he had been added to the reserve team competing in Regionalliga West.[7] He made his debut for the club on 22 January in a 4–1 away victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach II, immediately contributing with two goals to secure the win.[8][9]
Emmen
On 1 July 2025, Amadin signed a two-year contract with Emmen.[10]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Amadin is of Nigerian descent.[11] He is the cousin of Manchester United player Joshua Zirkzee. They both played youth football with Spartaan '20.[12]
Career statistics
- As of 9 July 2024[13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dordrecht | 2019–20 | Eerste Divisie | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Eerste Divisie | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Schalke 04 II | 2021–22 | Regionalliga West | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | |
| 2022–23 | Regionalliga West | 11 | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | Regionalliga West | 28 | 12 | — | 28 | 12 | ||
| Total | 43 | 16 | — | 43 | 16 | |||
| TSV Hartberg | 2024–25 | Austrian Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 63 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 16 | ||