Ubong Essien
Nigerian footballer
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Ubong Essien ⓘ (born 17 December 2001) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nigeria Professional Football League club Akwa United.[1]
Full name
Ubong Effiong Essien
Date of birth
17 December 2001
Place of birth
Kano
Height
1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ubong Effiong Essien | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Kano | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Akwa United | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 - | Akwa United | 75 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 July 2022 | |||
Club career
Essien began his professional career in 2018, when he joined Akwa United from Kano-based Welcome Time Soccer Academy.[2] He signed for the Uyo club on 1 January 2018, but was unveiled on 7 January 2018.[3] Essien made his Nigeria Professional Football League debut for the club in the 2–1 win over Enyimba on 30 May 2018.[4]
