Nkem Ezurike facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nkemjika Natalie Ezurike | ||
| Date of birth | March 19, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Michigan Wolverines | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Laval Comets | ||
| 2014–2015 | Boston Breakers | 23 | (3) |
| 2016 | Vittsjö GIK | 18 | (1) |
| 2017 | Mallbackens IF | 25 | (7) |
| 2019– | ASA Tel Aviv | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | Canada U-17 | 7 | (2) |
| 2012 | Canada U-20 | 6 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Canada | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 28, 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 14, 2015 |
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Nkemjika Natalie Ezurike, born on March 19, 1992, is a talented Canadian soccer player. She plays as a forward, which means she's usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals. Nkem has played for the Canada women's national soccer team and for a club called ASA Tel Aviv in Israel.
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Early Life and School
Nkem Ezurike was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city in Canada. She grew up in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, and went to Sackville High School.
Playing for the Wolverines
After high school, Nkem went to the University of Michigan. From 2010 to 2013, she played soccer for the university team, known as the Wolverines.
Club Soccer Career
Nkem Ezurike has played for several soccer clubs throughout her career.
Starting with the Laval Comets
In 2012 and 2013, Nkem played for a team called the Laval Comets. They were part of a league known as the USL W-League.
Joining the Boston Breakers
In 2014, Nkem was chosen by the Boston Breakers in the 2014 NWSL College Draft. This draft is where professional teams pick new players from colleges. She then signed a contract to play for the team. She played 23 games for them and scored 3 goals.
Playing in Sweden
After her time with the Boston Breakers, Nkem moved to Sweden to play soccer.
- In 2016, she joined Vittsjö GIK. She played 18 games for this team and scored 1 goal.
- In 2017, she signed with Mallbackens IF. For this club, she played 25 games and scored 7 goals.
Playing in Israel
Since 2019, Nkem has been playing for ASA Tel Aviv, a club in Israel.
International Soccer Career
Nkem Ezurike has also represented Canada on the international stage, playing for her country's national teams.
Playing for Canada's Youth Teams
Nkem played for Canada's national youth teams:
- In 2008, she played for the Canada U-17 team. She played 7 games and scored 2 goals.
- In 2012, she played for the Canada U-20 team. She played 6 games and scored 3 goals.
Playing for the Senior National Team
Nkem made her first appearance for the main Canada women's national soccer team in 2014. She was also part of Canada's team for the 2015 Pan American Games held in Toronto.
Achievements
Nkem Ezurike has achieved success with Canada's youth teams.
- Canada U-20
Runner-up
- CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship: 2012
Being a "runner-up" means her team finished in second place in the tournament.
