| Date of birth | 24 November 2000 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Woodlands School, Basildon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emmanuel Iyogun (born 24 November 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Premiership Rugby club Northampton Saints.
Iyogun attended Woodlands School, Basildon and was scouted by Northampton Saints whilst playing for Southend RFC as a 15-year-old. [3]
Iyogun captained the Northampton Saints under-18s as a back row forward prior to being converted into a front row forward. [4] He played in the RFU Championship on loan at Bedford Blues. [5]
On 13 September 2020 whilst still a teenager Iyogun made his Premiership debut as a substitute and a week later made his first start in their European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final elimination against Exeter Chiefs. [4] [6] He was named the club's Breakthrough Player of the Season in his debut campaign in 2019–20. [7]
Iyogun had made 25 appearances by the end of the 2021–22 season, including a start in the Premiership semi-final defeat to Leicester Tigers. [8] He signed a new long-term contract with the club in August 2022. [9] In January 2023, he suffered an Achilles injury which ended his season. [10]
In May 2024 Iyogun was part of the side that were eliminated by Leinster at the semi-final stage of the Champions Cup. [11] The following month saw him come off the bench as a substitute during the 2024 Premiership final as Northampton defeated Bath to become league champions. [12] He signed a new contract with the club in January 2025. [13]
Iyogun represented England U20 during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and scored a try in a defeat against Wales. [14]
In July 2024 Iyogun was called up to the senior England squad for their tour of New Zealand after an injury to Joe Marler although he did not make an appearance. [15] Later that year in November 2024 Iyogun played for the England A side in a victory over Australia A. [16] [17]
Born in Madrid, alongside his rugby career Iyogun is studying a joint-honours Law and Criminology degree. [18]