“I’m telling you, this guy is one of the strongest guys you will ever see. He can surprise people, [or] people can know it’s coming – he’s that strong. He can still hold them off. I’ve been saying that since 2009; he’s one of the strongest guys you’ll ever see.” – Chris Wondolowski, San Jose Earthquakes (MLSsoccer.com)
A Bakersfield kid with grown-man strength far beyond his size, San Jose Earthquakes forward Quincy Amarikwa has a flair for the extravagant and is quickly making a name for himself as an electric player who also happens to be a business savvy player off the pitch. Producing the early frontrunner for goal of the year with an amazing long distance shot named No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 (Watch Goal), the 28-year-old’s athletic and aggressive attacking style will be on full display when San Jose hosts Sporting Kansas City at Avaya Stadium in MLS Soccer Sunday action (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN Deportes).
A Bakersfield kid with grown-man strength far beyond his size, San Jose Earthquakes forward Quincy Amarikwa has a flair for the extravagant and is quickly making a name for himself as an electric player who also happens to be a business savvy player off the pitch. Producing the early frontrunner for goal of the year with an amazing long distance shot named No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 (Watch Goal), the 28-year-old’s athletic and aggressive attacking style will be on full display when San Jose hosts Sporting Kansas City at Avaya Stadium in MLS Soccer Sunday action (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN Deportes).
A pre-med student at UC Davis, Amarikwa owns his own marketing business and offers advice through his personal website blog, using his voice as a professional soccer player to further other’s business endeavors. While Amarikwa shines in the spotlight with his business acumen, highlight reel play on the field, and natural charisma on camera (Watch Video), the success of #Quincytime in San Jose was far from a certainty early in his career. Now back with the original club that drafted him in 2009 after spells with three other MLS clubs, Amarikwa has proved his second stint with San Jose would be far more successful, scoring six goals along with four assists last season and forming a deadly combo with forward Chris Wondolowski by overpowering much larger defenders despite his 5’9” frame.
With his strong run of form garnering plenty of attention across the league, Amarikwa’s mind is on a more global scale, as he hopes to one day suit up for the Nigerian national team. His father moved from Nigeria to the United States, thus making Amarikwa eligible to represent the African nation and culture he holds in such high regard. Whether it be his international flavor, incredible goal scoring or the entertaining celebrations that ensue, it’s easy to see why Amarikwa has quickly become a fan favorite in the Bay Area and one of the most electrifying playmakers in Major League Soccer.
With his strong run of form garnering plenty of attention across the league, Amarikwa’s mind is on a more global scale, as he hopes to one day suit up for the Nigerian national team. His father moved from Nigeria to the United States, thus making Amarikwa eligible to represent the African nation and culture he holds in such high regard. Whether it be his international flavor, incredible goal scoring or the entertaining celebrations that ensue, it’s easy to see why Amarikwa has quickly become a fan favorite in the Bay Area and one of the most electrifying playmakers in Major League Soccer.
By: Editor
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