Etim Esin

Etim Esin John (born 5 October 1966) is a retired Nigerian international footballer. He is one of the most gifted players in Nigeria’s football history.

Etim Esin
Personal information
Full name Etim Esin John
Date of birth (1966-11-05) 5 November 1966
Place of birth Oron, Nigeria
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
Oron United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Iwuanyanwu Nationale
Flash Flamingoes
Calabar Rovers
AA Gent
1988–1990 Lokeren 70 (13)
1991–1992 Lierse SK 30 (4)
Kayserispor
Eagle Cement
National team
Nigeria
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Esin played for Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Flash Flamingoes, and Calabar Rovers before moving to Belgium.

He was nicknamed "Maradona", by legendary Nigerian radio commentator Ernest Okonkwo.

International career

He has represented his country at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship and in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[1] He was left out of the team that represented Nigeria at the 1994 world cup due to the fact that there was a report that he was banned by FIFA for allegedly raping a minor during his playing days with Lierse fc, a claim that was later proven to be false 25 years later.[2]

References

  1. Etim EsinFIFA competition record
  2. soccerblitz.com.ng


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