Osayuki Jeff Ekhator (born 11 November 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Genoa.
Ekhator started playing football at Don Bosco,[1][2] a grassroots club based in the Sampierdarena area of Genoa;[2] after being noticed by the scouts of Sampdoria, Virtus Entella and Genoa,[2] he joined the latter club's youth academy at the age of eight.[1][3] He then came through the Rossoblu's youth ranks,[1][4] as he eventually featured both for the under-18 and under-19 teams during the 2023–24 season,[3][5] helping the former side win the national title.[3][6]
In July 2024, Ekhator started training with Genoa's first team during their pre-season camp, under manager Alberto Gilardino.[3][7] On 9 August 2024, he made his professional debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute of a 1–0 win over Reggiana in the first round of the Coppa Italia.[5][8] On 17 August, he made his Serie A debut, coming on for Milan Badelj in the 86th minute of a 2–2 league draw with Inter Milan.[9][10]
Ekhator has made six appearances and scored one goal for the Italy Under-19 side.
| Club | Season | League | Coppa Italia | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Genoa | 2024–25 | Serie A | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 25 | 1 | |
| Career total | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
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