Jordan Emaviwe
Jordan Efa Okwudili Emaviwe (born 9 April 2001) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United and the Singapore national team. Although he originally plays as a centre-back, he can also be used upfront as a striker.
Club career
Youth career
In 2017, Jordan was given an opportunity to join Italian Serie D club, Castiglione on a loan move from Saint Patrick's School.
Jordan then caught the eyes of the Switzerland second-tier side, Chiasso after playing for Castiglione in a match against Chiasso. He then spent three years at the Switzerland club, Chiasso from 2017 to 2020. [1] He is the second Singaporean to follow the footsteps of V. Sundramoorthy in signing a first-team professional contract with a Switzerland club.[2]
Balestier Khalsa
In November 2020, Jordan returned to Singapore to signed with Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa. On 22 June 2023, Jordan returned to Balestier Khalsa midway throughout the 2023 Singapore Premier League season.
Loan to Young Lions
Jordan then signed a loan deal with the Young Lions in 2021 while serving his national service. For the 2023 season, he changed his position from his regular centre-back position to a striker as Young Lions suffered a few injuries crisis for that position.
Return to Balestier and departure
Jordan returned to his parent club ahead of the 2024–25 season. On 8 December 2024, it was announced that Jordan would be leaving the club and will continue his career overseas. He scored 4 goals in 18 appearances in the 2024–25 season.
Chiangrai United
On 7 January 2025, Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United announced the signing of Jordan through their social media where he joined fellow Singaporean, Harhys Stewart at the club. [3] He make his debut for the club in a 8–0 thrashing win to champions Buriram United on 15 January playing the full 90th minute. In the next match, Jordan was instrumental in the team defence as he kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 win to BG Pathum United which see him being name in the league round 18 'Team of the Week'. On 8 March, Jordan scored his first goal for the club where he opened up the account in the match however, his team suffered a 3–2 lost to Bangkok United. In the next match against Rayong on 16 March, Jordan scored the only goal in the match where he dribble past the entire opponent defence to scored the goal.[4] Jordan ended up scoring in five consecutive matches for the club notably for scoring a brace in the 2–1 league win over Nongbua Pitchaya on 4 April and also scoring in the 2–1 lost to Buriram United in the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup round of 16 tie on 9 April.
International career
Youth
Jordan was born in Singapore to a Nigerian father and a Singaporean Chinese mother. He represents Singapore at international level and played at the 2021 Southeast Asian Games.
He helped the Singapore U23 team snatched a draw from the jaws of damaging defeat in their opening match at the 2021 SEA Games against Laos with a 96 minute stoppage time goal. [5]
Senior
On 18 November 2024, Jordan make his debut for the Singapore national team where he was on the starting line-up against Chinese Taipei .In December 2024, he was called up for the 2024 ASEAN Championship. He make his tournament debut coming on as a substitute on 14 December against Timor-Leste.
Personal life
Jordan's dad, Prince Jasper played for Tampines Rovers during the 2001 S.League season and married a Chinese Singaporean, the late Elaine Ong.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 19 Apr 2025.[6]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Balestier Khalsa | 2020 | Singapore Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2024–25 | Singapore Premier League | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | |
| Total | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
| Young Lions (loan) | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 5 | ||
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 3 | ||
| Total | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | ||
| Chiangrai United | 2024–25 | Thai League 1 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| Total | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 76 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 19 | ||
International
Caps
U-23
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Timor-Leste |
2–2 (drew) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 2 | 28 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Philippines |
1–0 (won) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 3 | 31 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  South Korea |
1–5 (lost) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 4 | 16 February 2022 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Thailand |
3–1 (lost) | 2022 AFF U-23 Championship |
| 5 | 19 February 2022 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Vietnam |
0–7 (lost) | 2022 AFF U-23 Championship |
| 6 | 7 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |  Laos |
2–2 (drew) | 2021 Southeast Asian Games |
| 7 | 9 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam | Thailand |
0–5 (lost) | 2021 Southeast Asian Games |
| 8 | 11 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |  Cambodia |
1–0 (won) | 2021 Southeast Asian Games |
| 9 | 14 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |  Malaysia |
2–2 (drew) | 2021 Southeast Asian Games |
| 10 | 24 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Hong Kong |
0–1 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 11 | 26 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore | Cambodia |
1–2 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 12 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Thailand |
1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 13 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Laos |
0-0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 14 | 6 September 2023 | Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam |  Yemen |
0-3 (lost) | 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 15 | 9 September 2023 | Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam |  Guam |
1-1 (draw) | 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
Goals
U-23
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore | Timor-Leste |
2–2 | 2–2 (drew) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 2 | 7 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam | Laos |
2–2 | 2–2 (drew) | 2021 Southeast Asian Games |
| 3 | 26 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore | Cambodia |
1–2 | 1–2 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
References
- ^ "Sazali Abdul Aziz" (8 May 2022). "Singapore's Jordan Emaviwe relishing 'very intense' Thai challenge". The Straits Times.
- ^ Lee, David (14 November 2017). "Singapore teen set to sign for Swiss club FC Chiasso". The New Paper.
- ^ Ganesan, Deepanraj (9 January 2025). "Singapore defender Jordan Emaviwe takes on new challenge with Chiangrai United". The Straits Times.
- ^ Chiang Rai United FC (16 March 2025). The winning goal from Jordan Emaviwe💪🫡#SinghaChiangraiUnited #crutd. Retrieved 17 March 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Chia, Han Keong (7 May 2022). "Singapore snatch draw from damaging Laos loss with last-gasp Jordan Emaviwe goal". Yahoo!.
- ^ Jordan Emaviwe at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 March 2022.