Daniel Akpeyi Biography, Age, Career, FIFA 22, Net Worth & Wiki

Daniel Akpeyi, a Nigerian professional football player, was most recently the goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs and the Nigerian national team (born on 3 August 1986). In the match against Tunisia for third place, Francis Uzoho was in goal.

By signing a two-year deal on January 29, 2020, Akpeyi extended his relationship with the South African Premier Soccer League and committed to playing with the Amakhosi until June 2022. He was chosen on December 25, 2021, as one of the final 28 players for the Nigeria interim coach Eguavoen’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations team.

Daniel Akpeyi Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Daniel Akpeyi
Nick Name	Daniel Akpeyi
Age (as of 2023)	37 years
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Birth Place	Nnewi, Nigeria
Date of Birth	3 August 1986
Nationality	Nigerian
Hobbies	Music and Gym
Family
Mother's Name	Caroline Akpeyi
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse
Children
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Outfitter	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	Gabros International F.C.
Debut International	Nigeria
Jersey Number	• Nigeria -16
Current Team(s)	• Nigeria
Position	Goalkeeper
Foot	Right
League level	Second Tier
Caps/Goals	19 / 0
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Myron Topclass Sport Outfits
Traits	Not Available
Style Of Play	Not Available
Strengths	Not Available
Weakness	Not Available
Height and , Weight
Height	• in meters - 1.87 m • in feet inches - 6′ 2″
Weight	• in kilograms - 94 kg • in pounds - 210 lbs
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Nigerian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Goalkeeper
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Wine
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Personal Life

In December 2016, Akpeyi wed his longtime girlfriend Emmanuella Ebert-Kalu. Prince Jason Akpeyi, who was born in Port Elizabeth in July 2018, was their first child. He is recognized for founding the nonprofit Daniel Akpeyi Children Empowerment Foundation (Dacef), which was established in 2020.

The foundation’s mission is to support Africa’s development by assisting underprivileged kids in receiving a high-quality education.

The Dacef recently made contact with residents of Johannesburg and Gauteng during the Covid19 global lockdown.

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Daniel Akpeyi Net Worth

The range of Daniel Akpeyi’s net worth or income is thought to be between €1,500,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

Daniel Akpeyi FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Daniel Akpeyi has an overall rating of 74 and his potential is also 74.

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Club Career

• Akpeyi started his career with Gabros International F.C. and was elevated to the first team in 2005.
• In January 2007, he relocated to Nasarawa United F.C.
• He was without a doubt a starter for both teams.
• For Heartland F.C.’s 2010 CAF Champions League campaign, Akpeyi was once more the player of choice.
• He was reported to have departed Heartland in February 2014 to join league rivals Warri Wolves, but a few days later, Heartland disputed the report in an official statement, saying they had no plans to offload their starting goalkeeper.
• However, the agreement was once more finalized the following month, and Akpeyi joined Warri Wolves.
• He was coveted by Sekhukhune United in 2022 after being without a club, but the trade fell through.

International Career

• Despite being a part of the 22-man squad before the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship for Nigeria in the Netherlands, Akpeyi did not play in either competition.
• In addition, he was selected as Chigozie Agbim’s backup for the 23-man roster for the 2014 African Nations Championship.
• Prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Akpeyi was included in the 30-man preliminary team on May 6, 2014.
• He received his first full cap in 2015 after being called up to replace an injured Vincent Enyeama in the friendly match against South Africa.
• In his Man of the Match performance, he was praised for his outstanding defending and for saving a penalty.
• He was chosen by Nigeria for their 35-man preliminary Olympic team in 2016.
• He was included in Nigeria’s first 30-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
• The team’s final 23-man roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations includes Akpeyi.
• In the team’s opening two games, he recorded two shutouts.
• Ikechukwu Ezenwa gave up twice as Nigeria lost 2-0 to Madagascar in the group’s last match.
• In the round of 16 games against the unstoppable lions of Cameroon, Akpeyi was back in the starting lineup and allowed 2 goals in his team’s 3 – 2 triumph.
• He also played goal in the team’s victories over South Africa in the Q. Final and the S. Final, which they won 2–1.

Daniel Akpeyi Awards

Club

• Nigerian FA Cup: Winner 2011, 2012

International

• Summer Olympic Games: Bronze Medal, Brazil. 2016
• African Nations Cup: Bronze Medal, Egypt. 2019
• FIFA U-20 World Cup: Silver Medal, Holland. 2005

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