SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

EMMANUEL DENNIS
EMMANUEL DENNIS
EMMANUEL DENNIS
Nigeria flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Nigeria
Team
NIGERIA (Africa)
Coach
GERNOT ROHR
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 5 5 2 6 7 5 34 1.8 £1.9M

Player: Emmanuel Dennis

  • Full name: Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis
  • Date of birth: 15 November 1997
  • Place of birth: Yola, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Position: Forward / Winger
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected milestones):

  • Early career at Kwara Football Academy (Nigeria) and youth spells before moving to Europe.
  • Brøndby IF (Denmark) – moved to Brøndby, where he gained wider attention for his pace and directness.
  • Club Brugge (Belgium) – transferred to Club Brugge; developed further, featuring in domestic league and UEFA competitions.
  • Watford FC (England) – signed by Watford and played in the English Premier League; notable for dribbling, direct runs and occasional goals/assists.
  • Nottingham Forest (England) – joined Nottingham Forest, initially on loan and later permanent; competed in the Premier League.

International career:

  • Represents the Nigeria national team (Super Eagles).
  • Made his senior debut in 2019 and has been called up for World Cup qualifying and other fixtures since; has scored for the national team and appeared in competitive matches.

Playing style & strengths:

  • Explosive pace, especially on the counter.
  • Good dribbling and ability to take on defenders one-on-one.
  • Can play across the front line: as a winger or central forward.
  • Direct attacker who contributes with goals and assists though consistency can vary.

Notable facts:

  • One of the prominent Nigerian exports to European football in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
  • Has experience in multiple top-flight leagues and European competitions.

Note: Club affiliations and stats change over time; for current club, appearances and goal totals consult an up-to-date source such as the club website, league records, or major sports databases.