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- Emmanuel Amunike is a Nigerian football manager and former professional football player
- He led the Nigeria U-17 team to the FIFA U-17 World Cup victory
- He is currently the assistant coach of the Nigerian national team
Emmanuel Amunike has had a successful career and has a net worth of about $300,000 in 2024. He has made his fortune from his career as a footballer and a coach.
During his playing years, he played for several countries like Nigeria, Portugal, Spain and South Korea.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Amunike played for various youth teams in his country and his talent caught the attention of scouts. He joined Julius Berger, a professional club in Nigeria and while playing for the club, he attracted interest from European clubs eventually joining Sporting CP in Portugal and then played for other European clubs.
He was also a member of the Nigeria national team and was part of the squad that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and the 1996 Olympic gold medal.
Emmanuel Amunike Biography
| Full name | Emmanuel Amunike |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Place of birth | Eziobodo, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | December 25 1970 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Emmanuel Amunike Net Worth
Emmanuel Amunike’s net worth in 2024 is about $300,000, mostly from his salary as a football player where he played for his country and also in other European clubs. After retiring from actively playing football, he became a coach and has been earning from his coaching career which is helping increase his net worth to date.
In his playing years, he earned a substantial salary from various club contracts and also received bonuses and endorsements. His coaching career went to a higher level when he led the Nigeria U17 National team to victory in the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup and this boosted his earning potential.
Emmanuel Amunike Personal Life
Emmanuel Amunike was born on December 25 1970 in Ezibodo, Nigeria in a poor family and had to work hard from a young age to help support his family, and also had challenges being in a country with limited resources and opportunities. He has two brothers Kingsley and Kelvin who are also former professional footballers. His father was a coach for one of his youth teams.
Despite all the challenges, he was able to make it to a professional footballer. He started playing with a local club in Nigeria, Julius Berger FC and this was his path opener in his career, which paved the way for him to go to Europe.
His success at the international level became broad as he played for several clubs, Sporting CP in Portugal, FC Barcelona, Albacete Balompie and Busan iPark in South Korea. The former player was a member of the Nigeria national team and was part of the squad that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and also helped Nigeria win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games.
Emmanuel Amunike. Photo/Sports Brief
He retired from playing football in 2002 and went on to pursue a career in coaching. He coached the Nigeria national team as well as several clubs in his country and other parts of the world. His coaching career went viral when he led the Nigeria U17 National team to victory in the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Amunike is married to his wife Fatima, whom he met while he was playing for FC Barcelona in Spain and they have two sons together.
Emmanuel Amunike Career
Emmanuel Amunike is a former Nigerian professional football player and is currently an assistant coach of the Nigerian national team. His passion for football began when he was young and spent most of his time playing in local clubs. He signed his first professional contract with a Nigerian club Julius Berger FC where he was spotted by scouts from Sporting CP who took him to Portugal. His impressive performance saw his move to FC Barcelona in Spain.
Emmanuel Amunike. Photo/HUB Soccer
While playing for FC Barcelona, he was part of the squad that won the UEFA Super Cup and Copa del Rey in 1997. He was also a member of the Nigeria national team and was part of the squad that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games.
He retired from playing football in 2002 and is currently an assistant coach of the Nigeria national team. He also coaches other teams around the world.
Luxury Collection
Based on Amunike’s net worth and lifestyle, it is likely that he owns a collection of luxury vehicles though we don’t know the brands.
FAQs
What is Amunike’s net worth in 2023?
$300,000
Is he still playing football?
No.
What is he currently doing?
Coaching
Is he married?
Yes
Did he play in any World Cup?
Yes, the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
