Anosike Ementa

Anosike Victor Ementa (born 3 May 2002) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem.

Anosike Ementa

Personal information
Full name	Anosike Victor Ementa
Date of birth	(2002-05-03) 3 May 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Annisse, Denmark[1]
Height	2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Zulte Waregem
Number	18
Youth career
	Annisse IF
	Helsingør
2021–2022	AaB
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Helsingør	3	(0)
2021–2023	AaB	33	(0)
2023–2025	Viborg	62	(12)
2025–	Zulte Waregem	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:51, 4 October 2025 (UTC)

Early life and career

The son of a Danish mother and a Nigerian Malagasy father, Ementa grew up in Annisse, Gribskov Municipality.^[2] Brought up by his Danish mother alongside two siblings, Ementa's father returned to Nigeria when he was around six or seven years old. His father had limited involvement in their upbringing and Ementa has minimal contact with him. While he has expressed curiosity about visiting Nigeria, he feels a stronger connection to his Danish identity and aspires to represent the Denmark national team.^[2][1] He grew up a fan of Dennis Bergkamp and West Ham United.^[3]

Career

Helsingør

Ementa started playing football at local club Annisse IF at youth level, before transitioning to FC Helsingør's youth academy. He was initially positioned as a defensive midfielder before changing position to forward.^[2]

Ementa already made his debut in the Danish reserve league at the age of 15 against the reserve team of Copenhagen in August 2017.^[4] In November 2019, Ementa signed a new contract with Helsingør.^[5] He made his official debut for the club on 4 July 2020 in a Danish 2nd Division promotion play-off match against Jammerbugt.^[6]

Helsingør was promoted to the Danish 1st Division for the 2020–21 season. Ementa made two appearances in December 2020 before leaving.^[6]

AaB

On 27 January 2021 Danish Superliga club AaB confirmed, that they had signed Ementa on a deal until the end of 2023.^[7] Ementa was initially to be intended for a role on the club's under-19 team. However, he did not manage to make his debut for the under-19 team in his first season, after he in April 2021 had to undergo surgery for a fatigue fracture in his little toe.^[8]

Still, in the June 2021, he was promoted to the first team squad.^[9] On 22 November 2021, Ementa made his official debut for AaB against SønderjyskE in the Danish Superliga.^[10] Ementa came on the pitch 89th minute and managed to make the assist for AaB's last goal.^[11]

Viborg

On 10 July 2023, Ementa signed a three-year contract with Viborg.^[12]

Zulte Waregem

On 7 August 2025, Ementa was sold to Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem, signing a deal until June 2028 with an option for one further year.^[13]

Personal life

Born in Denmark, Ementa is of Nigerian descent.^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played on 3 August 2025^[15]

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
FC Helsingør	2019–20	Danish 2nd Divisions	1	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2020–21	Danish 1st Division	2	0	0	0	—		2	0
	Total		3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
AaB	2021–22	Danish Superliga	13	0	0	0	1[a]	0	14	0
	2022–23		20	0	3	0	—		23	0
	Total		33	0	3	0	1	0	37	0
Viborg	2023–24	Danish Superliga	31	8	2	1	—		33	9
	2024–25		28	3	7	1	—		35	4
	2025–26		3	1	0	0	—		3	1
	Total		62	12	9	2	0	0	71	14
Career totals			98	12	12	2	1	0	111	14

1. Appearance in the 2021–22 Danish Superliga European play-offs

Honours

Individual

• Danish Superliga Team of the Month: March 2024^[16]