Udo Fortune
Encyclopedia
Udo Fortune popularly known as Ekeocha Stanley (born February 2, 1988 in Warri, Delta State
, Nigeria
)is a professional soccer player, who currently plays as a striker
for Persiba Bantul
in the Indonesia Super League. Udo began his career as a youth player for Jos United in Nigeria for several years until 2005. In 2006, he left Nigeria to Singapore to kick of his professional career out of his country.
(Singapore)
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Udo was part of the starting eleven of Sporting Afrique FC, when the club made its debut to the S-League Singapore League in 2006. Udo netted in 5 goals out of the first 10 matches for the club but unfortunately, a knee injury ruled him out for the rest for the season. His talents, however, did not go unnoticed as he was invited for a training stint with the Singapore U-23 team as he was in the process of recovering.
Thessenson Khalsa FC (Singapore)
Jan 2007 - May 2007
Udo was called on to play for Thessenson Khalsa FC as soon as his contract with Sporting Afrique ended and the club, due to controversy, did not carry on in the league the following season. There, Udo scored 14 goals in 14 matches and landed Thessenson Khalsa the 2nd spot of the 1st Division League that season. Impressed by his contribution and work ethics, Udo was called upon by officials of the club to play for Thessenson Khalsa FC's sister club, Balestier Khalsa FC, who are part of the S-League, for the rest of the S-League season.
Balestier Khalsa FC
(Singapore)
July 2007 - Dec 2007
Not new to the S-League in Singapore, Udo, always willing to prove his worth to any club he plays for, netted in 9 goals out of 11 games for Balestier Khalsa FC. He was Quoted as "Balestier's good Fortune" by a local journalist in an article although the club ended the league at mid table by the end of the season, where they were at the bottom half before his appearance.
Negeri Sembilan FA
(Malaysia)
Jan 2008 - Sep 2008
With a totally different style of play as compared to the S-League, Udo struggled to find form when he first started playing for the Malaysian, Seremban based team, Negeri Sembilan Naza FC. After a couple of matches, Udo managed to find the back of the net and was consistent from then on, scoring a total of 14 goals in 20 matches played. With the hope of playing for the same club the following season, the Malaysian FA ruled for there to be no foreigners in the Malaysian Super League and Premier league the next season onwards.
Arema Malang
(Indonesia)
Feb 2009 (6 months)
Udo was signed to Arema Malang FC, a Malang based team in Indonesia, after 2 days of trials with them. He went on to have a good season consistently making the first eleven line up. He was recognized mainly for working very well with his team mates by assisting most of the goals on top of the 5 which he scored in 12 matches played in total.
Persikab Bandung
(Indonesia)
2009 - 2010
9 Goals.
Persiba Bantul
(Indonesia)
2010 - 2011
Goals Number One Indonesia Super League with 34 in 2010 - 2011 .
Bình Dương F.C.
(Vietnam)
2011 - Present
As one of the promising players of the V-league 2012.
Delta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
, Nigeria
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...
)is a professional soccer player, who currently plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Persiba Bantul
Persiba Bantul
Persiba Bantul is an Indonesian football club based in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Persiba Bantul plays its home games at the Sultan Agung Stadium, and its official colors are red and white...
in the Indonesia Super League. Udo began his career as a youth player for Jos United in Nigeria for several years until 2005. In 2006, he left Nigeria to Singapore to kick of his professional career out of his country.
Club careers
Sporting Afrique FCSporting Afrique FC
Sporting Afrique Football Club is a defunct professional football club which played in Singapore's S.League in 2006. The team was made up not of Singaporeans, but of players of African descent. Its squad consisted of players from Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya and Ghana. The club finished in 9th place...
(Singapore)
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Udo was part of the starting eleven of Sporting Afrique FC, when the club made its debut to the S-League Singapore League in 2006. Udo netted in 5 goals out of the first 10 matches for the club but unfortunately, a knee injury ruled him out for the rest for the season. His talents, however, did not go unnoticed as he was invited for a training stint with the Singapore U-23 team as he was in the process of recovering.
Thessenson Khalsa FC (Singapore)
Jan 2007 - May 2007
Udo was called on to play for Thessenson Khalsa FC as soon as his contract with Sporting Afrique ended and the club, due to controversy, did not carry on in the league the following season. There, Udo scored 14 goals in 14 matches and landed Thessenson Khalsa the 2nd spot of the 1st Division League that season. Impressed by his contribution and work ethics, Udo was called upon by officials of the club to play for Thessenson Khalsa FC's sister club, Balestier Khalsa FC, who are part of the S-League, for the rest of the S-League season.
Balestier Khalsa FC
Balestier Khalsa FC
Balestier Khalsa Football Club is a professional football club which plays in Singapore's S.League. The club is a merger of two clubs who played in the S.League in past years – Balestier Central FC and Clementi Khalsa FC – who came together at the end of the 2002 season...
(Singapore)
July 2007 - Dec 2007
Not new to the S-League in Singapore, Udo, always willing to prove his worth to any club he plays for, netted in 9 goals out of 11 games for Balestier Khalsa FC. He was Quoted as "Balestier's good Fortune" by a local journalist in an article although the club ended the league at mid table by the end of the season, where they were at the bottom half before his appearance.
Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
(Malaysia)
Jan 2008 - Sep 2008
With a totally different style of play as compared to the S-League, Udo struggled to find form when he first started playing for the Malaysian, Seremban based team, Negeri Sembilan Naza FC. After a couple of matches, Udo managed to find the back of the net and was consistent from then on, scoring a total of 14 goals in 20 matches played. With the hope of playing for the same club the following season, the Malaysian FA ruled for there to be no foreigners in the Malaysian Super League and Premier league the next season onwards.
Arema Malang
Arema Malang
Arema Football Club is an Indonesian football team based in Malang, East Java. It is one of the most supported and successful football clubs in Indonesia. They currently play at the Indonesian professional league, the Indonesia Super League ....
(Indonesia)
Feb 2009 (6 months)
Udo was signed to Arema Malang FC, a Malang based team in Indonesia, after 2 days of trials with them. He went on to have a good season consistently making the first eleven line up. He was recognized mainly for working very well with his team mates by assisting most of the goals on top of the 5 which he scored in 12 matches played in total.
Persikab Bandung
Persikab Kabupaten Bandung
Persikab Bandung Regency or just Persikab is a professional Indonesian football team based in Bandung Regency, West Java...
(Indonesia)
2009 - 2010
9 Goals.
Persiba Bantul
Persiba Bantul
Persiba Bantul is an Indonesian football club based in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Persiba Bantul plays its home games at the Sultan Agung Stadium, and its official colors are red and white...
(Indonesia)
2010 - 2011
Goals Number One Indonesia Super League with 34 in 2010 - 2011 .
Bình Dương F.C.
Bình Duong F.C.
Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot...
(Vietnam)
2011 - Present
As one of the promising players of the V-league 2012.
Club honors
- Champion of Liga Indonesia Premier Division : Persiba BantulPersiba BantulPersiba Bantul is an Indonesian football club based in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Persiba Bantul plays its home games at the Sultan Agung Stadium, and its official colors are red and white...
(2010-112010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier DivisionThe 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, also known as 2010–11 Liga Ti-Phone Indonesia season is the sixteenth edition of Liga Indonesia Premier Division since its establishment in 1994...
)
Individual honors
- Liga Indonesia Premier Division Top Scorer : Persiba BantulPersiba BantulPersiba Bantul is an Indonesian football club based in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Persiba Bantul plays its home games at the Sultan Agung Stadium, and its official colors are red and white...
(2010-112010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier DivisionThe 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, also known as 2010–11 Liga Ti-Phone Indonesia season is the sixteenth edition of Liga Indonesia Premier Division since its establishment in 1994...
)