Football Players Whose First Name Starts With E

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Eden Hazard
(Belgian Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger /Attacking Midfielder)
Eden Hazard
73
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 1991
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: La Louvière, Belgium

One of the best Belgian footballers of all time, Eden Hazard is also regarded as one of the best players of the current generation. Thanks to his ability to retain possession among other footballing skills, Hazard is often compared with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Edinson Cavani
(Uruguayan Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Edinson Cavani
58
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 14, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Salto, Uruguay

Uruguayan footballer, Edinson Cavani, is the second-most highest scorer among Uruguayan internationals, next only to Luis Suarez. During his time in Italy, he was called El Matador for his composure while scoring goals. Although considered one of the best strikers of his generation, Cavani has been criticized for his relatively poor performance in important games.

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Eric Cantona
(One of the Greatest Footballers of His Generation)
Eric Cantona
46
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 24, 1966
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Marseille, France

Eric Cantona is a French actor, filmmaker, and former football player. During his playing career, Cantona was a key player for the popular football club Manchester United and is often credited with reviving the club's reputation as a footballing force. Nicknamed King Eric by Manchester United fans, Eric Cantona continues to enjoy an iconic status within the club.

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Edin Džeko
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Edin Džeko
16
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 17, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 5 
Emiliano Sala
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Emiliano Sala
51
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 31, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cululú, Argentina
Died: January 21, 2019

Emiliano Sala was an Argentine football player who played for prominent French clubs like Bordeaux and Nantes. He was renowned for his powerful strike and eye for goal. In 2019, he was included in the Nantes Team of the Decade. Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on 21 January 2019. His body was recovered four days after the crash.

 6 
Ederson
(Brazilian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Ederson
14
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osasco, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 7 
Edwin van der Sar
(Former Dutch Football Goalkeeper)
Edwin van der Sar
9
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Voorhout, Netherlands

Ajax CEO and retired Dutch footballer Edwin van der Sar began his senior career with Ajax, winning countless titles with them, such as the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champion’s League. The talented goalkeeper later had successful stints with Juventus, Fulham, and Manchester United. He has also been a 2-time Best European Goalkeeper.

 8 
Eusébio
(Portuguese Footballer Known for His Speed and Exceptional Goal-Scoring Abilities)
Eusébio
12
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 25, 1942
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Maputo, Mozambique
Died: January 5, 2014

Considered one of the most successful African-origin footballers of all time, Eusébio, or the Black Panther, was born in the Portuguese Mozambique and grew up to represent the Portuguese national team as a striker. He also had a great stint with the club Benfica, having won the Primeira Liga with them 11 times.

 9 
Édouard Mendy
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Édouard Mendy
15
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 1, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Montivilliers, France
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 10 
Eric Bailly
(Ivorian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Eric Bailly
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 12, 1994
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bingerville, Ivory Coast
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 11 
Ellyse Perry
(Australian Sportswoman Who Has Represented Her Country in Cricket and Football)
Ellyse Perry
23
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 3, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Wahroonga, Australia
Ellyse Perry has represented Australia in both cricket and soccer. She became the youngest Australian sportsperson to play international cricket and the first to appear in both the FIFA and ICC World Cups. She later drifted to cricket and set records for the highest Test score by an Australian female.
 12 
Emile Heskey
(English Former Professional Footballer)
Emile Heskey
13
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 11, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Leicester, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 13 
Eric Dier
(English Professional Footballer)
Eric Dier
13
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 15, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cheltenham, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 14 
Éver Banega
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Central Midfielder)
Éver Banega
17
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 15 
Emmanuel Eboué
(Ivorian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Right Back)
Emmanuel Eboué
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 4, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 16 
Elroy Hirsch
(Football Player)
Elroy Hirsch
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 17, 1923
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Died: January 28, 2004
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Emmanuel Petit
(French Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
Emmanuel Petit
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 22, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dieppe, France
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 18 
Ethan Horvath
(American Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Ethan Horvath
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 9, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Eriq Zavaleta
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Center-Back)
Eriq Zavaleta
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 2, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Westfield, Indiana, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 20 
Emilio Butragueño
(Spanish Retired Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Emilio Butragueño
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 22, 1963
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Erick Torres Padilla
(Mexican Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Erick Torres Padilla
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 19, 1993
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Emilio Nsue
(Equatorial Guinean Professional Footballer)
Emilio Nsue
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 30, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palma, Majorca, Spain
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Elías Figueroa
(Chilean Former Footballer)
Elías Figueroa
1
Birthdate: October 25, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Valparaíso, Chile
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Eddie Salcedo
(Football player - Striker)
Eddie Salcedo
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 1, 2001
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Genoa, Italy
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Celebrity Names:
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Edwin Cardona
(Colombian Professional Footballer)
Edwin Cardona
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Ernst Happel
(Austrian Footballer and Manager, Regarded Among the Greatest Managers of All-Time)
Ernst Happel
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 29, 1925
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: November 14, 1992

Austrian football-player and manager Ernst Happel is counted among greatest managers of all-time. He achieved several feats as a manager including winning European Cup with Feyenoord (1970) and Hamburger SV (1983) and becoming first of the five managers who won the cup with two clubs. He won league as-well-as domestic cup titles in Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, and West Germany.

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Emil Hallfreðsson
(Icelandic Professional Football Central Midfielder or Left Winger)
Emil Hallfreðsson
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 29, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

Icelandic professional footballer Emil Hallfreðsson made his senior career debut with Icelandic multi-sports club Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar. Moving on, he played with other clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Reggina and Virtus Verona and rejoined the latter club in October 2021. He also plays for the Iceland national team and was part of the nation’s squad during EURO 2016 and 2018 World Cup.

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Edgar Davids
(Retired Surinamese-Dutch Football Defensive Midfielder)
Edgar Davids
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 13, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Paramaribo, Suriname

Born in Suriname, footballer Edgar Davids moved to the Netherlands as an infant and grew up to start his youth football career with Ajax. The retired Dutch defensive midfielder had successful stints with Ajax, Juventus, and Inter Milan. He also played for the Dutch national team, which he now serves as an assistant coach.

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Éder Álvarez Balanta
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Éder Álvarez Balanta
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

Éder Álvarez Balanta is a Colombian football player best known for his versatility. He achieved popularity while playing for the Argentine club River Plate. He was part of the team that won the Copa Libertadores and Recopa Sudamericana in 2015. Éder Álvarez Balanta currently plays for the Colombia national football team and Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging.

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Elvis Manu
(Footballer winger)
Elvis Manu
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 13, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dordrecht, Netherlands
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Elias Kachunga
(Footballer striker position)
Elias Kachunga
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 22, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Haan, Germany
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Enes Sipović
(Bosnian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Enes Sipović
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 11, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 33 
Esteban Cambiasso
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Esteban Cambiasso
12
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Emerson Palmieri
(Italian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Left-Back)
Emerson Palmieri
14
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Edgar Castillo
(Soccer player)
Edgar Castillo
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 8, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Ernie Barnes
(American Artist and Professional Football Player)
Ernie Barnes
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 15, 1938
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Durham, North Carolina, United States
Died: April 27, 2009
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 37 
Emanuele Giaccherini
(Italian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)
Emanuele Giaccherini
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 5, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Talla, Italy
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 38 
Eder
(Portuguese Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Eder
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Eder is a Portuguese football player who plays as a forward. He represented the Portugal national team from 2012 to 2018 and helped the team win the UEFA European Championship in 2016. Eder has also played for clubs like Braga and Lokomotiv Moscow

 39 
Emiliano Buendía
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Emiliano Buendía
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 25, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mar del Plata, Argentina
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 40 
Enzo Scifo
(Retired Belgian Football Midfielder)
Enzo Scifo
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 19, 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: La Louvière, Belgium

Nicknamed Little Pele during his youth football days, Italian-origin Belgian footballer Enzo Scifo was a well-known midfielder. He scripted history as one of the 3 Belgian players to be part of 4 FIFA World Cups. He also had a successful stint with Anderlecht, winning 4 Belgian First Division titles with them.

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Esteban Granero
(Association football player)
Esteban Granero
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 2, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Madrid
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Elín Metta Jensen
(Icelandic Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Elín Metta Jensen
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland

Elín Metta Jensen is an Icelandic football player who plays as a striker for the women's national football team and Valur. Elín has helped Valur win prestigious tournaments such as the Icelandic Women's Cup and Icelandic Women's Super Cup. Elín Metta Jensen has also represented her country in important tournaments like the 2013 and 2017 UEFA Women's Championship.

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Emilio Izaguirre
(Footballer Who Plays as a Left-Back for 'Marathón' and the Honduras National Team)
Emilio Izaguirre
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 10, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 44 
Emanuel Biancucchi
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Emanuel Biancucchi
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 28, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 45 
Edmílson Gomes
(Brazilian Football Executive and Former Professional Footballer)
Edmílson Gomes
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 10, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Taquaritinga, Brazil
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 46 
Erick Weeks Lewis
(Liberian Footballer Who Plays as a Attacking Midfielder)
Erick Weeks Lewis
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 10, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Paynesville, Liberia Paynesville, Liberia
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 47 
Ed de Goey
(Association football player)
Ed de Goey
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 20, 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Gouda
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Erasmus James
(American football player)
Erasmus James
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 4, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Eddie Howe
(English Professional Football Manager and Former Player)
Eddie Howe
5
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 29, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Amersham, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Emmanuel Adebayor
(Togolese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Emmanuel Adebayor
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lomé, Togo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)