Tyronne Ebuehi is an athletic, Dutch-born right-back who chose Nigeria and has battled serious injuries to keep his career going in Italy. A product of Dutch football who earned a Benfica move and a place in a World Cup squad, the Haarlem-born defender has shown remarkable resilience, repeatedly returning from setbacks to feature for Empoli and the Super Eagles.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tyronne Efe Ebuehi |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Date of Birth | 16 December 1995 |
| Latest club | Empoli |
| League | Serie B (ITA) |
| Position | Right-back |
| Market value | €1.00m |
Playing style: Athletic, attacking and combative
A tall, quick 1.87m full-back, Ebuehi blends athleticism with an attacking instinct down the right.
- 🏃 Athleticism: Quick and powerful, covering ground to defend and support attacks.
- 🅰️ Overlapping threat: Provides width and delivery from advanced positions.
- 🛡️ Defensive engine: Works hard to track back and cover his flank.
- 💪 Resilience: Repeatedly fought back from serious injuries to return to action.
- 🔀 Adaptability: Comfortable across right-sided defensive roles in different systems.
Career: From ADO Den Haag to a Serie A fixture
Ebuehi’s career took him from the Dutch top flight to Benfica and, after injury setbacks, to a settled if injury-interrupted spell in Italian football with Empoli.
Dutch beginnings and a Benfica move
A product of ADO Den Haag, Ebuehi made his Eredivisie debut in 2014 and developed into a promising attacking full-back. His form earned a move to Portuguese giants Benfica in 2018, a major step up in his young career.
The Benfica dream was cruelly interrupted, however, as a serious knee injury cost him the entire 2018-19 season. Loan spells at Twente and Venezia followed as he sought regular minutes and match fitness.
Rebuilding at Empoli
Ebuehi joined Empoli permanently in 2022 and became a useful defensive option in Serie A, chipping in with assists as the club fought to stay up. Further injuries, including another cruciate problem, disrupted his rhythm, but he kept battling back.
Even after Empoli dropped into Serie B, the experienced Nigerian remained part of the squad, a testament to his persistence through years of physical setbacks.
| Team (Appea.) | Goals |
|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag (90) | 1 |
| FC Twente (loan) (25) | 1 |
| Venezia (loan) (20) | 0 |
| Empoli (90) | 2 |
Super Eagles: A World Cup squad member and Nigeria option
Ebuehi made his Nigeria debut in November 2017 against Argentina and quickly earned regular call-ups under Gernot Rohr. He was named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a career highlight, though injuries would later limit his international appearances.
Persistent fitness problems have restricted his tournament involvement since, but the versatile right-back has remained on the fringes of the Super Eagles setup whenever fit and available.
| Competition (Stage) | MP (Goal) |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
Clubs journey: Netherlands, Portugal and Italy
Ebuehi’s career has spanned three countries, with the Benfica transfer the high point and repeated injuries the defining challenge. His resilience has kept him in the professional game against the odds.
Now a seasoned presence at Empoli, the Haarlem-born defender continues to compete for a Nigeria right-back berth alongside the likes of Ola Aina.
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 2014–2018 | ADO Den Haag |
| 2018–2022 | Benfica |
| 2020–2021 | FC Twente (loan) |
| 2021–2022 | Venezia (loan) |
| 2022–Present | Empoli |