| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1974–1977 | Quincy University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978 | Sacramento Gold | 23 | (10) |
| 1979 | New Jersey Americans | ||
| 1979–1981 | St. Louis Steamers (indoor) | 50 | (24) |
| 1981–1983 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 7 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| Nigeria | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emilio John is a retired Nigerian soccer forward. He played professionally in the American Soccer League where he was the 1978 Rookie of the Year, and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was also a member of the Nigeria national football team.