Joseph Enakarhire
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Joseph Enakarhire is a Nigeria
n footballer. His main asset is his stamina
and adaptability (he can operate as either a right or central defender).
, before joining Sporting Clube de Portugal in 2004–05, where he eventually became first-choice. However, after just one season, he was sold to Russia
's big-spending club FC Dynamo Moscow
.
Unsettled, Enakarhire was loaned, in August 2006, to French League
outfit FC Girondins de Bordeaux
, as another former Sporting defender, Beto
, left for Recreativo de Huelva
, also on loan. He was relatively used during the season and, after Bordeaux decided against signing him permanently, he joined Greece
's Panathinaikos F.C. on a season-long loan.
In July 2009, Enakarhire had an unsuccessful trial with FC Metz
. In the following year, he met the same fate at Odense Boldklub and FC Energie Cottbus.
since 2003, Enakarhire appeared with the Super Eagles at the 2004
and 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. He was an undisputed starter in the latter tournament as Nigeria finished third, only conceding three goals.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n footballer. His main asset is his stamina
Endurance
Endurance is the ability for a human or animal to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time, as well as its ability to resist, withstand, recover from, and have immunity to trauma, wounds, or fatigue. In humans, it is usually used in aerobic or anaerobic exercise...
and adaptability (he can operate as either a right or central defender).
Club career
Born in Warri, Enakarhire impressed at a young age at Royal Standard de LiègeStandard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
, before joining Sporting Clube de Portugal in 2004–05, where he eventually became first-choice. However, after just one season, he was sold to Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
's big-spending club FC Dynamo Moscow
FC Dynamo Moscow
Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...
.
Unsettled, Enakarhire was loaned, in August 2006, to French League
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
outfit FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, as another former Sporting defender, Beto
Beto (Portuguese footballer born 1976)
Roberto Luís Gaspar de Deus Severo, OIH , aka Beto , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played mainly as a central defender....
, left for Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
, also on loan. He was relatively used during the season and, after Bordeaux decided against signing him permanently, he joined Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
's Panathinaikos F.C. on a season-long loan.
In July 2009, Enakarhire had an unsuccessful trial with FC Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
. In the following year, he met the same fate at Odense Boldklub and FC Energie Cottbus.
International career
An internationalNigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
since 2003, Enakarhire appeared with the Super Eagles at the 2004
2004 African Cup of Nations
The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
and 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. He was an undisputed starter in the latter tournament as Nigeria finished third, only conceding three goals.