Marvin Ekpiteta cuts an imposing figure on the pitch. Born on August 26, 1995, Ekpiteta has proven his mettle on the field as a steadfast central defender. At 6ft 3in and 13st 5lb, he serves as a formidable blockade against opposition offenses, currently plying his trade for Hibernian donning the number 4 kit.
In the ongoing season of 2024 - 2025, Ekpiteta has already made his presence known. Despite only starting twice in the Premiership, and thrice in the League Cup, he's managed to find the back of the net once – a testament to his dexterity despite his defensive role.
His two seasons at Blackpool yielded contrasting results. The debut season of 2021 – 2022 was indeed a stellar one for Ekpiteta. Forty appearances, five goals - a commendable record for a defender. However, his second season (2022 - 2023) paled in comparison, with Ekpiteta only finding the net once in twenty-five appearances.
Despite these shifting fortunes, Ekpiteta showed impressive adaptability, transferring his skills to Scotland and staying the course for Hibernian in the 2024 - 2025 season, though having made only two appearances so far. It would certainly be interesting to follow this purple patch in his career at Hibernian.
