| Emmanuel Ekong | |
| Birth Date: | 25 June 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | Empoli |
| Youthyears1: | –2015 |
| Youthclubs1: | Bollstanäs SK |
| Youthyears2: | 2015–2018 |
| Youthclubs2: | IF Brommapojkarna |
| Youthyears3: | 2018–2022 |
| Youthclubs3: | Empoli |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | Empoli |
| Caps1: | 3 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023 |
| Clubs2: | → Perugia (loan) |
| Caps2: | 9 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs3: | → Istra 1961 (loan) |
| Caps3: | 21 |
| Goals3: | 3 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2021 |
| Nationalteam1: | Sweden U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Club-Update: | 25 May 2024 |
Emmanuel Ekong (born 25 June 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Empoli. Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, he represented Sweden at youth international level.[1] [2]
As a youth player, Ekong joined the youth academy of Swedish seventh tier side Bollstanäs SK.[3] in 2015, he joined the youth academy of IF Brommapojkarna in the Swedish second tier.[4]
In 2018, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A club Empoli.[5] On 5 September 2022, Ekong debuted for Empoli during a 2–2 draw with Salernitana.
In January 2023, Ekong signed for Serie B club Perugia on loan until the end of the season.[6]
On 8 September 2023, Ekong joined Croatian side Istra 1961 on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.[7]
Born in Italy to Nigerian parents and raised in Sweden, Ekong is eligible to represent Nigeria, Italy and Sweden.[8]
He has represented the Swedish under-19 national team five times, scoring one goal.[9]
Ekong is the son of Nigeria international Prince Ikpe Ekong.[10]