Jeff Ekhator - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Out a while longer Ekhator (thigh) has resumed working on grass but won't return versus Cagliari on Sunday, TuttoSport relayed.

Impact Ekhator sustained two thigh injuries in a row in August and needs a little more time to be completely healthy, as the team won't take any chances, given his relapse. Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade sit atop the depth chart at the position.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up new injury Ekhator has been diagnosed with a moderate-grade strain to the semitendinosus muscle in his right thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Ekhator got hurt in training shortly after recovering from a previous muscular problem. He'll likely be sidelined for longer this time, as the issue is more substantial. Juventus are in talks to add another striker to join Randal Kolo Muani and Arkadiusz Milik, as Jonathan David is reportedly on his way out.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Parma fixture Ekhator (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Ekhator was an option after recovering from a thigh issue, but he wasn't fielded even though Kenan Yildiz (knee) and Weston McKennie (undisclosed) were out for this match, and Jonathan David got a rare start. Kerim Alajbegovic and Nicolas Gonzalez benefited from the situation instead.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Ekhator is available and on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Ekhator suffered a right hamstring injury on his debut in Basel in late July, but the issue has now been resolved and he has been able to train multiple times since recovering. He is now back in the squad and on the bench, with his continued involvement in training allowing him to build back toward full availability.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Parma match Ekhator (thigh) has been able to train fully multiple times this week, Corriere dello Sport reported.

Impact Ekhator is expected to return from a one-game absence and provide depth offensively behind Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan David, while Kenan Yildiz (foot) is out. He scored thrice in 30 matches with Genoa (nine starts) last season, logging 20 shots (five on target), 10 chances created and nine crosses (zero accurate).

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Frosinone Ekhator (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Frosinone.

Impact Ekathor suffered a thigh injury about a month ago and hasn't been able to train much since, so he's also in doubt for the next round. Jonathan David and Arkadiusz Milik will back up Randal Kolo Muani while he's out of commission.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh problem Ekhator sustained a low-grade biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ekhator bowed out during a friendly over the weekend and will be sidelined for about 20 days. He's on track to recover in time for the Serie A opener in late August, but the physical problem will slow down his integration into the squad and will force him to catch up from a physical standpoint later on.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ekhator completes Juventus switch from Genoa Juventus have made their first signing under new director Giovanni Carnevali, with talented teenager Jeff Ekhator joining from Genoa.

JULY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Moves to Juventus Ekhator has joined Juventus on a permanent deal from Genoa.

Impact Ekhator heads to a bigger club after showing promise in the last two seasons in a secondary role at Genoa, notching four goals, one assist, 30 shots (eight on target) and 22 chances created in 54 appearances (15 starts) combined. It'll reportedly be determined later in the summer whether he'll stay put or go out on loan to play regularly.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lecce contest Ekhator (foot) didn't make Genoa's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Ekhator was questionable due to a contusion and will indeed skip the season finale. He emerged late in the campaign and concluded with three goals, 20 shots (five on target), 10 chances created and nine crosses (zero accurate) in 30 showings (nine starts). Lorenzo Colombo is the lone pure striker available for this one. Mikael Egill Ellertsson will likely move to the no.10 role, making room on the wings.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Lecce game Ekhator "is in doubt for Sunday due to a bruised metatarsal," coach Daniele De Rossi communicated.

Impact Ekhator will have to go through a fitness test to be healthy and potentially start anyway. Genoa would be short-handed if he didn't make it, as Vitinha (suspension) and Junior Messias (calf) are out and Caleb Ekuba is iffy. Lorenzo Colombo is the only fully healthy striker. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Mikael Egill Ellertsson could play in more attacking roles if needed.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Ekhator scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Pisa.

Impact Ekhator found the back of the net in the 41st minute scoring Genoa's first goal. The goal was the first since October for the forward as he made his first start since March 8th in the victory.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in first start of the year Ekhator scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Ekhator started his first game of the season and rewarded the manager with his first goal of the season. The striker scored one goal last season in six starts across the year. This was his first shot on target this season and he has also created two chances across the year, including one in this game.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Appears from bench Ekhator registered two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Ekhator was once again an option off the bench, having appeared off the bench in all five games this season for a total of 81 minutes of play. He would record his first shots of the season Monday, registering two shots but both missing the target. He only started in six of his 24 appearances last season and will likely continue in a depth role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Empoli Ekhator (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Ekhator didn't get minutes after recovering from a thigh issue. He'll try to challenge the more established Vitinha, Caleb Ekuban and Andrea Pinamonti in the next few fixtures.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ekhator (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Ekhator was expected to be an option Saturday and is, finding a spot on the bench after five straight games out. He has only started in three of his 10 appearances, so he is most likely to continue in a rotational role now that he is fit.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Empoli tilt Ekhator (thigh) will be available Saturday versus Empoli, coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Ekhator will re-join the squad after sitting out five fixtures due to a muscular lesion. He had played a lot before getting hurt, but Genoa recovered Vitinha and Caleb Ekuban and changed their gaffer in the meantime. He'll likely have a rotational role going forward. He has scored and assisted once in his last five showings, posting seven shots (three on target) and four key passes.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Ekhator sustained a thigh strain while playing with Italy U-19 and will be on the mend for at least three weeks, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekhator played consistently in recent matches due to a bevy of injuries at the position. Andrea Pinamonti, David Ankeye (ankle) and Mario Balotelli will hold down the fort until Vitinha and Caleb Ekuban return from their thigh lesions.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Ekhator recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Ehkator saw his second straight start Monday, earning 86 minutes in the win. However, he wasn't all that active, only notching two crosses and two shots. He has now started in two of his nine appearances, looking to be shaping out more of a role within the team.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Ekhator recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist versus Bologna Ekhator drew one foul and assisted once to go with one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Ekhator made an impact off the bench for the second consecutive game, stripping an opponent deep and quickly setting up Andrea Pinamonti. It might not be long until he gets his first start considering the simultaneous absences of Vitinha (thigh), Junior Messias (calf) and Caleb Ekuban (thigh). He has scored and assisted once in five appearances, adding two shots (one on target), two chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Ekhator scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ekhator entered the match in the 67th minute and scored in the 83rd to prevent a clean sheet for Genoa. The goal was Ekhator's first in Serie A as he's combined for just 54 minutes across five substitute appearances this year.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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