Emeka Andersen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emeka Clarence Akpuaka Andersen | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1989 | Brøndby IF | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1990 | Skjold Birkerød | ||
| 1990–1995 | BK Avarta | ||
| 1995–2000 | Brøndby IF | 22 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Farum BK | ||
| 2001–2007 | FK Prespa | ||
| 2007–2011 | BK Avarta | ||
| Total | 22+ | (0+) | |
| International career | |||
| Denmark U19 | 1 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emeka Clarence Akpuaka Andersen (born 8 June 1971) is a former Danish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Early life
Andersen was born in 1971 in Denmark. He is of Nigerian descent.
Playing career
Andersen started his career with Danish side Brøndby IF. He played in the UEFA Champions League while playing for the club.[1] On November 4 1998, he started in an 0–5 loss against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League.[2]
He retired from professional football due to injury before coming out of retirement to play for Danish side Avarta.[3]
Post-playing career
After retiring from professional football, Andersen worked as director of handball club AG København.[4] He also worked as a goalkeeper coach for, inter alia, BK Frem, Hvidovre IF and the Faroese national team. On 8 July 2025, he was announced as the new goalkeeping coach for Fremad Amager.[5]
Personal life
Andersen has also played handball and bobsleigh concurrently as his football career. After retiring from professional football, he lived in Stevns Municipality, Denmark.[6]
References
- ↑ Jensen, Jan B. (22 April 1999). "Dansk fodbold: Slut med at være reserve" [Danish football: Finished being a back-up] (in Danish). Jyllands-Posten. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ "Sport: Football – United destroy Danes". BBC News. 4 November 1998. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Helmin, Jesper (24 September 2008). "Emeka: Jeg nyder hvert minut" [Emeka: I enjoy every minute] (in Danish). Bold. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ Fonoudi, Kian (2 December 2008). "Gammel Brøndby-spiller levede dobbeltliv" [Old Brøndby-player lived double life] (in Danish). Tipsbladet. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ↑ Bybjerg Jensen, Mathias (8 July 2025). "Fremad Amager tilknytter Emeka Andersen" [Fremad Amager signs up Emeka Andersen] (in Danish). Bold. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Lyngholm Pedersen, Johan (14 September 2013). "Emeka Andersen" (in Danish). B.T. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
External links
- Emeka Andersen at WorldFootball.net