Emeka Alex Stepien-Iwumene (born 16 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Maidstone United on loan from club Bromley.
Career Having started his career with Sutton United, Stepien-Iwumene joined the academy of Southampton in June 2022. He departed the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.
Derby County In July 2024, Stepien-Iwumene joined Derby County's academy having spent time with the club on trial at the end of the previous season. On 21 November 2024, he joined National League club Eastleigh on a two-month loan deal. He departed the Rams at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Bromley On 8 August 2025, Stepien-Iwumene joined League Two club Bromley following a successful trial period. Having featured for the club in all three of their EFL Trophy group stage fixtures, he made his league debut on 9 December in a 3–1 victory over Crawley Town.
On 10 January 2026, he joined National League South side Chelmsford City on loan for the remainder of the season. On 13 March 2026, Stepien-Iwumene was recalled from his loan by his parent club. The following day, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Cray Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 15 August 2026, Stepien-Iwumene joined National League South side Maidstone United on loan until January 2027.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDerby County2024–25Championship000000—00Eastleigh (loan)2024–25National League1000—2121Bromley2025–26 League Two2000003050Chelmsford City (loan)2025–26National League South60——0060Cray Wanderers (loan)2025–26 Isthmian League Premier Division80——0080Career total170000051221
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