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Nigeria has a strong presence in international football, with many talented players plying their trade in leagues worldwide. Here’s a breakdown of the list of Nigerian players abroad, categorized by country and league.
English Players in the Premier League
The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues globally, and Nigerian players have consistently contributed to its success. Below is a list of Nigerian players who have played in the Premier League abroad.
Nigerian Players Abroad in the Premier League
- W. Ndidi – Leicester City
- T. Awoniyi – Nottingham Forest
- O. Aina – Nottingham Forest
- C. Bassey – Fulham
- B. Fredrick – Brentford
- A. Iwobi – Fulham
- J. Aribo – Southampton
- P. Onuachu – Southampton
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in the Championship
The Championship is known for its physical nature, and Nigerian footballers thrive in this competitive environment. Here’s a list of Nigerian players abroad in England’s Championship.
Nigerian Players Abroad in the Championship
- K. Ịheanachọ – Middlesbrough
- T. Dele-Bashiru – Watford
- E. Dennis – Blackburn Rovers
- M. Tijani – Plymouth Argyle
- S. Ajayi – West Bromwich Albion
- V. Moses – Luton Town
- J. Maja – West Bromwich Albion
- A. Abdullahi – Sunderland
Nigerian Players Abroad in Spain’s La Liga
Spanish football has been home to many Nigerian talents. This section includes the list of Nigerian players abroad in Spain’s top division, La Liga.
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in La Liga
- U. Sadiq – Valencia
- C. Ejuke – Sevilla
- A. Adams – Sevilla
- C. Uche – Getafe
Nigerian Players Abroad in Italy’s Serie A
Serie A is one of the top football leagues in Europe, and Nigerian footballers have contributed greatly to the league’s success. Here’s a list of Nigerian players abroad in Italy’s Serie A.
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Serie A
- M. Okoye – Udinese
- A. Lookman – Atalanta
- T. Ebuehi – Empoli
- S. Chukwueze – AC Milan
- F. Dele-Bashiru – Lazio
Nigerian Players Abroad in Germany’s Bundesliga
The Bundesliga has long been a popular league for Nigerian footballers to showcase their skills. Below is the list of Nigerian players abroad in Germany’s Bundesliga.
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in the Bundesliga
- K. Akpoguma – Hoffenheim
- G. Orban – Hoffenheim
- V. Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen
- N. Tella – Bayer Leverkusen
- F. Onyeka – Augsburg
2. Bundesliga
- A. Aremu – Kaiserslautern
3. Liga
- N. Sarenren Bazee – Arminia Bielefeld
- D. Abiama – 1860 München
France
Ligue 1
- T. Moffi – Nice
- V. Orakpo – Nice
- H. Ibrahim – Reims
- G. Osho – Auxerre
- M. Simon – Nantes
- H. Ojediran – Lens
Ligue 2
- I. James – Lorient
National 1
- M. Oyewusi – Valenciennes
- J. Evans – Nancy
National 2
- A. Agoro – Le Poiré sur Vie
Netherlands
Derde Divisie
- J. Adah – Huizen
Albania
Superliga
- I. Mustapha – Bylis
- A. Dabani – Bylis
- A. Abah – Tirana
- G. Akpama – Skënderbeu Korçë
- P. Itodo – Dinamo City
1st Division
- Y. Basit – Kukësi
- M. Umejiego – Apolonia Fier
- S. Kazeem – Pogradeci
Nigerian Players Abroad in Africa
Nigerian Players in Angola Football Leagues
- V. Abata – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis
- E. Edmond – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis
- O. Odah – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis
Nigerian Footballers in Other African Countries
- S. Emmanuel – Premier League – Mohammedan Dhaka, Bangladesh
- M. Kasali – Elite One – Cotonsport, Cameroon
- K. Ugah – Ligue 1 – Saint Eloi Lupopo, Congo DR
Nigerian Players Abroad in European Leagues
Nigerian Players in Belgium Football Leagues
- R. Onyedika – First Division A – Club Brugge
- Y. Sor – First Division A – Genk
- T. Arokodare – First Division A – Genk
- O. Achihi – First Division A – Antwerp
- D. Gabriel – First Division A – Antwerp
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Croatia
- J. Ohajunwa – HNL – Osijek
- S. Lawal – HNL – Istra 1961
- I. Ayuma – HNL – Istra 1961
- B. Jabita – First NL – Opatija
Nigerian Players in Austria Football Leagues
- D. Ewemade – Bundesliga – Austria Vienna
- S. Tijani – Bundesliga – Salzburg
Nigerian Footballers in South America
Nigerian Players in Brazil Football Leagues
- S. Otusanya – Serie C – Náutico
- A. Onojedo – Serie D – Rio Branco ES
- S. Oti – Serie D – Monte Azul
- E. Ogbe – Serie D – Humaitá
Nigerian Players in Asia and the Middle East
Nigerian Players in Chinese Football Leagues
- A. Amoo – Chinese Football Association – Shanghai Jiading Huilong
- P. Ukachukwu – Chinese Football Association – Nantong Zhiyun
- S. Musa – Chinese Football Association – Dalian K’un City
Nigerian Players in Bahrain Football Leagues
- E. Joseph – Premier League – Malkiya
- O. Marshal – Premier League – Malkiya
Nigerian Footballers in North America
Nigerian Players in Canadian Football Leagues
- S. Ibrahim – MLS – Montréal
- M. Adedokun – MLS – Montréal
Nigerian Players in Emerging Football Markets
Nigerian Players in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- E. Odinaka – Premijer Liga – Željezničar
- M. Ologo – Premijer Liga – Velez
Nigerian Players in Cambodia Football Leagues
- S. Ajayi – Premier League – Boeung Ket
- J. Oiboh – Premier League – Boeung Ket
Cameroon
- M. Kasali – Elite One – Cotonsport
Canada
- S. Ibrahim – MLS – Montréal
- M. Adedokun – MLS – Montréal
China PR
- A. Amoo – Chinese Football Association – Shanghai Jiading Huilong
- P. Ukachukwu – Chinese Football Association – Nantong Zhiyun
- S. Musa – Chinese Football Association – Dalian K’un City
Congo DR
- K. Ugah – Ligue 1 – Saint Eloi Lupopo
- S. Shaibu – Ligue 1 – TP Mazembe
Croatia
- J. Ohajunwa – HNL – Osijek
- S. Lawal – HNL – Istra 1961
- I. Ayuma – HNL – Istra 1961
- B. Jabita – First NL – Opatija
- P. Mathew – First NL – Opatija
- M. Sesugh – First NL – Bijelo Brdo
- B. Chinedu – First NL – Bijelo Brdo
- G. Makuochukwu – First NL – Dugopolje
- J. Olaleke – First NL – Sesvete
- G. Ajayi – First NL – Opatija
- H. Jiakponna – First NL – Dubrava Zagreb
- D. Nwolokor – First NL – Opatija
- Y. Musa – Third NL – Primorac Biograd
- M. Aliyu – Third NL – Primorac Biograd
Cyprus
- F. Abdullahi – 1. Division – APOEL
- F. Uzoho – 1. Division – Omonia Nicosia
- A. Adeleye – 1. Division – Enosis
- G. Ekpolo – 1. Division – AEK Larnaca
- M. Muhammed – 2. Division – Doxa
- V. Godwin – 2. Division – AE Zakakiou
- O. Ofornadu – 2. Division – Achyronas / Onisilos
Czechia
- O. Dele – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
- N. Okeke – Czech Liga – Bohemians 1905
- E. Isaac – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
- Y. Muritala – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
- E. Ayaosi – Czech Liga – Karviná
- S. Makanjuola – Czech Liga – Jablonec
- M. Emmanuel – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
- M. Yahaya – Czech Liga – Pardubice
- V. Olatunji – Czech Liga – Sparta Prague
- R. Durosinmi – Czech Liga – Viktoria Plzen
- A. Ghali – Czech Liga – Slovan Liberec
- E. Chukwuebuka – Czech Liga – Pardubice
- E. Uchenna – Czech Liga – Sparta Prague
- J. Bello – Czech Liga – Viktoria Plzen
- M. Ogiomade – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
- A. Tanko – Czech Liga – Pardubice
- I. Ogbu – Czech Liga – Slavia Prague
- S. John – Czech Liga – Mladá Boleslav
- Q. Adediran – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
- D. Moses – Czech Liga – Slavia Prague
- P. Kareem – Czech Liga – Bohemians 1905
- U. Ekpai – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
Denmark
- E. Duru – Superliga – SønderjyskE
- I. Said – Superliga – Viborg
- S. Odey – Superliga – Randers
- J. Musbaudeen – 1. Division – Kolding
- M. Etim – 1. Division – Hillerød
- O. Olalere – 2. Division – Aarhus Fremad
- W. Akpan – 2. Division – Middelfart
- G. Kehinde – 2. Division – Middelfart
- I. Uzochukwu – Denmark Series – OKS
Egypt
- F. Akem – Premier League – El Gouna
- G. Chukwudi – Premier League – Petrojet
- S. Ougola – Premier League – Pyramids
- E. Damilola – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
- T. Ojo – Premier League – El Gouna
- A. Ifeoluwa – Premier League – Petrojet
- R. Ahmed – Premier League – ZED
- E. Apeh – Premier League – Al Ittihad
- T. Oripelaye – Premier League – El Gouna
- K. Chimezie – Premier League – Petrojet
- Mumuni – Premier League – Ceramica Cleopatra
- M. Abdullahi – Premier League – Al Ittihad
- S. Kabir – Premier League – El Gouna
- G. Okwara – Premier League – El Geish
- A. Liadi – Premier League – Smouha
- I. Ajasa – Premier League – Modern
- A. Olamilekan – Premier League – Al Ittihad
- O. Okoronkwo – Premier League – El Gouna
- S. Kirki – Premier League – ENPPI
- I. Gambo – Premier League – Smouha
- S. Isyaka – Premier League – Al Ittihad
- J. Egagy – Premier League – El Gouna
- E. Eze – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
- S. Amadi – Premier League – Smouha
- J. Ebuka – Premier League – Al Masry
- S. Amusan – Premier League – Pyramids
- I. Nwani – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
- O. Henry – Second Division – Asyut Petrol
- A. Abdul-Aziz – Second Division – WE
- F. Alfred – Second Division – El Dakhleya
- K. Olatunbosun – Second Division – El Dakhleya
- J. Philip – Second Division – Suez
- W. Ifeanyi – Second Division – Baladiyyat Al Mehalla
Estonia
- L. Gilmore – Premium liiga – Paide
- A. Adebayo – Premium liiga – Tammeka
- G. Ogungbe – Premium liiga – Tammeka
- A. Gero – Premium liiga – FCI Levadia
- V. Iboro – Premium liiga – FCI Levadia
- V. Iboro – Esiliiga A – FCI Levadia II
Faroe Islands
- J. Abdul – Meistaradeildin – Suduroy
- M. Effiom – Meistaradeildin – 07 Vestur
Fiji
- O. Usman – National Football League – Lautoka
Finland
- N. Tahmbi – Veikkausliiga – SJK
- E. Ekpenyong – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
- F. Etu – Veikkausliiga – HJK
- C. Silas – Veikkausliiga – Oulu
- M. Etok – Veikkausliiga – VPS
- E. Okereke – Veikkausliiga – Mariehamn
- M. Ogungbaro – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
- A. Akinyemi – Veikkausliiga – Ilves
- A. Jimoh – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
- N. Tahmbi – Ykkösliiga – SJK Akatemia
- F. Okoye – Ykkösliiga – PK-35
- U. Muhammed – Ykkösliiga – TPS
- F. Etu – Ykkösliiga – Klubi-04
- M. John – Ykkösliiga – SalPa
- O. Niyi Toyon – Ykkönen – EPS
- I. Ani – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
- S. Salau – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
- D. Nworah – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
- A. Moshood – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
- P. Ejeh – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
- P. Ogunkoya – Ykkönen – KuPS Akatemia
- S. Olabisi – Ykkönen – RoPS
- I. Ani – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
- O. Adeleke – Kakkonen – MuSa
- D. Nworah – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
- A. Akinpelu – Kakkonen – MuSa
- P. Ejeh – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
- A. Adewoyin – Kakkonen – MuSa
- M. Muritala – Kakkonen – JS Hercules
- J. Agunsoye – Kakkonen – MuSa
- J. Uwaegbulam – Kakkonen – GBK
- N. Tahmbi – Kakkonen – SJK Akatemia II
- A. Moshood – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
- E. Mbachu – Kakkonen – TPV
- S. Salau – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
- E. Simeon – Kakkonen – MuSa
- C. Chukwu – Kolmonen – OPS
- A. Odeh – Kolmonen – LaPa
- E. Amaefule – Kolmonen – Warkaus
- A. Ibiyomi – Kolmonen – OTP
- K. Evo – Kolmonen – OPS
- A. Samson Akoh – Kolmonen – LaPa
- K. Abubakar – Kolmonen – Kultsu
- B. Adebowale – Kolmonen – OTP
- O. Ajayi – Kolmonen – OPS
- B. Wusu – Kolmonen – Komeetat
- C. Figho – Kolmonen – OPS
- Augustine Jibrin – Kolmonen – OTP
- M. Nzekwe – Kolmonen – OPS
- G. Akalazu – Kolmonen – OPS
- F. Obagbemiro – Kolmonen – OTP
- D. Uhmo – Kolmonen – Kontu
- A. Adebayo – Kolmonen – KeuPa
- D. Chukwu – Kolmonen – OPS
- A. Ibiyomi – Kolmonen – OTP
- S. Ikudehinbu – Kolmonen – Kontu
- D. Omagbemi – Kolmonen – SexyPöxyt
- F. Orishani – Kolmonen – OPS
- C. Festus – Kolmonen – OTP
- P. Aremu – Kolmonen – KajHa
- A. Jibrin – Kolmonen – OTP
Georgia
- T. Oloko-Obi – Erovnuli Liga – Torpedo Kutaisi
- S. Olukoya – Erovnuli Liga 2 – Meshakhte
- S. Nnamani – Liga 3 – Shturmi
- R. Ambrose – Liga 3 – Shturmi
- C. Nwoloki – Liga 3 – Borjomi
- J. Arowolo – Liga 3 – Merani Tbilisi
- F. Anyanwu – Liga 3 – Merani Tbilisi
Ghana
- K. Nnamdi – Division One – Inter Allies
Gibraltar
- I. Cooper – Premier Division – Lincoln Red Imps
- C. Nwosu – Premier Division – Europa
Greece
- C. Okoh – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
- R. Adeola – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
- E. Udom – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
- B. Onyemaechi – Super League 1 – Olympiakos
- O. Adefunyibomi – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
- E. Udom – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
- A. Edeh – Super League 2 – Niki Volos
- K. Fatai – Super League 2 – Larissa
- T. Johnson Eboh – Super League 2 – Kifisia
- S. Obioha – Super League 2 – Ethnikos Neo Keramidi
- M. Adeshina – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
- C. Okoh – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
- T. China – Gamma Ethniki – Panegialios
Hong Kong, China
- C. Ekwegwo – HKFA 1st Division – Yuen Long
- K. Orieke – HKFA 1st Division – Citizen AA
Hungary
- A. Esiti – NB I – Zalaegerszeg
- B. Edomwonyi – NB I – Diósgyőr
- T. Kehinde – NB I – Ferencváros
- S. Kaye – NB I – Debrecen
- V. Onovo – NB I – Újpest
- J. Ipalibo – NB I – Zalaegerszeg
- D. Nwachukwu – NB II – BVSC Zugló
- S. Kaye – NB III – Debrecen II
- V. Onovo – NB III – Újpest II
Iceland
- F. Gbadamosi – Besta deild – Vestri
India
- D. Chima – Indian Super League – Chennaiyin
- S. Eze – Indian Super League – Jamshedpur
- C. Ajulu – I-League – Churchill Brothers
- A. Lukman – I-League – Dempo
- N. Okwa – I-League – Delhi FC
- W. Adekunle – I-League 2 – United
- C. Efemena – I-League 2 – Sporting Goa
- W. Adekunle – Calcutta Premier League – United
Indonesia
- K. Ikechukwu – Liga 1 – Semen Padang
- G. Oyedepo – Liga Nusantara – Persiba Bantul
Iran
- G. Mensha – Persian Gulf Pro League – Foolad
Iraq
- O. Valentine – Iraqi League – Naft
- A. Isaiah – Iraqi League – Al Quwa Al Jawiya
- B. Okor – Iraqi League – Al Karkh
- A. Amutu – Iraqi League – Al Talaba
- I. Atiemwen – Iraqi League – Al Najaf
- O. Afolabi – Iraqi League – Naft Maysan
- E. Deputy – Iraqi League – Zakho
- P. Musa – Iraqi League – Karbala
- U. Sale – Iraqi League – Naft Maysan
- A. Ikefe – Iraqi League – Diyala
- B. Mousa – Iraqi League – Naft Al-Basra
- I. Ifeanyi – Iraqi League – Newroz
- G. Nathanel – Iraqi League – Al Hudod
- R. Udah – Iraqi League – Duhok
- J. Okoli – Iraqi League – Al-Karma
- S. Okuruket – Iraqi League – Al Karkh
- C. Pyagbara – Iraqi League – Al Kahrabaa
- I. Gbadamosi – Iraqi League – Al Zawra’a
- I. Eze – Iraqi League – Al Karkh
Israel
- E. Henty – Ligat Ha’al – Maccabi Bnei Raina
- T. Olakunle – Ligat Ha’al – Bnei Sakhnin
- A. James – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Hadera
- I. Ransom Jidechukwu – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Jerusalem
- A. Idoko – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Jerusalem
- P. Michael – Ligat Ha’al – Ironi Tiberias
- M. Usman – Ligat Ha’al – Maccabi Bnei Raina
- P. Onyekachi – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Acre
- P. Olawale – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Nof HaGalil
- P. Ipole – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Acre
- A. Sola – Liga Leumit – Maccabi Herzliya
- I. Emeka – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
- A. Owolabi – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Rishon LeZion
- Y. Kelvin – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
- I. Kingsley – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Rishon LeZion
- D. Nazim – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Afula
- C. Onyemuchara – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Ramat Gan
- M. Gbolahan Salami – Liga Leumit – Bnei Yehuda
- A. Adeleke – Liga Leumit – Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
- G. Chinemeren – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Ramat HaSharon
- O. Onanuga – Liga Leumit – Bnei Yehuda
- I. Ekuwunife – Liga Alef – Hapoel Beit She’an
- C. Ofoedu – Liga Alef – Agudat Sport Ashdod
- J. Akose – Liga Alef – Ihud Bnei Shfaram
- B. Ndukebong – Liga Alef – Ihud Bnei Shfaram
Jamaica
- C. Chukwuemeka – Premier League – Harbour View
Japan
- R. Ubong – J1 League – Vissel Kobe
- O. Sunday – J2 League – Omiya Ardija
- L. Izuchukwu – J2 League – Tokushima Vortis
- T. Jibril – J3 League – Tochigi City
- K. Otabor – J3 League – Tochigi
- O. Ismaila – J3 League – Sagamihara
- P. Ogochukwu – Japan Football – YSCC
- S. Saanumi – Regional Leagues – J-Lease FC
Jordan
- D. Olerum – League – Shabab Al Ordon
- A. Ajagun – League – Al Hussein
Kazakhstan
- N. Ahanonu – Premier League – Astana
- C. Geoffrey – Premier League – Astana
- S. Odeoyibo – Premier League – Yelimay Semey
- E. Ededem – Premier League – Tobol Kostanay
- K. Saliman – Premier League – Ordabasy
- U. Agbo – Premier League – Aktobe
- M. Rabiu – Premier League – Aktobe
Korea Republic
- N. Michael – K3 League – Mokpo
Kosovo
- S. Adetunji – Superliga – Ballkani
Kuwait
- C. Akas – Premier League – Khaitan
- A. Iwuala – Premier League – Al Arabi
- C. Mbah – Premier League – Khaitan
- C. John – Premier League – Al Arabi
- D. Ajibola – Premier League – Al Qadsia
- T. Edjomariegwe – Premier League – Al Tadhamon
- E. Ezukam – Premier League – Khaitan
- P. Aggreh – Premier League – Khaitan
Laos
- M. Bernard – Lao League – Champasak FC
Latvia
- S. Saleh – Virsliga – Metta
- J. Ede – Virsliga – Liepaja
- A. Taiwo – Virsliga – Riga
- H. Ibrahim – Virsliga – Riga
- A. Ogunniyi – Virsliga – Auda
- Y. Muhammad – Virsliga – FS Jelgava
- O. Ogunji – Virsliga – Auda
- V. Osuagwu – Virsliga – Rigas FS
- V. Shaibu – 1. Liga – Leevon / PPK
- G. Wilson – 1. Liga – Rēzekne FA
- J. Paul – 1. Liga – Leevon / PPK
Lebanon
- S. Kadiri – Premier League – Shabab Al Sahel
- R. Gabriel – Premier League – Shabab Al Sahel
- C. Anigbo – Premier League – Shabab Baalbeck
Libya
- J. Ajayi – Premier League – Al Hilal
- K. Sokari – Premier League – Al-Nasr
- G. Ibitham – Premier League – Al Ahli Benghazi
- P. Nworah – Premier League – Abu Salim
Lithuania
- A. Victory – A Lyga – Banga
- O. Kayode – A Lyga – Kauno Zalgiris
- H. Uzochukwu – A Lyga – Suduva
- R. Yusuf – A Lyga – Hegelmann
- I. Momoh – A Lyga – Suduva
- J. Okpanachi – A Lyga – Panevezys
- L. Lucky – A Lyga – Suduva
- O. Chinonso – A Lyga – Dainava
- A. Olugbogi – A Lyga – Banga
- Y. Fawzi – 1 Lyga – Neptūną Klaipėda
- C. Nwoga – 1 Lyga – TransINVEST Vilnius
- O. Oguduba – 1 Lyga – Ekranas
- H. Paago – 1 Lyga – Atmosfera
- M. Ogundu – 1 Lyga – Atmosfera
Malawi
- A. Adebare Babatunde – Super League – Nyasa Big Bullets
Malaysia
- A. Abubakar – Super League – Negeri Sembilan
- J. Okwuosa – Super League – Kuching City
- F. Obilor – Super League – PDRM
- C. Osuchukwu – Super League – PDRM
- I. Olusegun – Super League – PDRM
- A. Timothy – Super League – PDRM
- I. Akinade – Super League – Terengganu
- S. Afolabi – Super League – Perak
- C. Chijioke – Super League – Terengganu
Malta
- O. Awosanya – Premier League – Balzan
- C. Eke – Premier League – Mosta
- A. Udoh – Premier League – Mosta
- P. Chibuzor – Premier League – Mosta
- S. Thomas – Premier League – Mosta
- E. Agu – Premier League – Sliema Wanderers
- O. Opajobi – Premier League – Naxxar Lions
- C. Gabriel – Premier League – Mosta
- A. Silas – Premier League – Hibernians
- A. Babatola – Premier League – Mosta
- F. Sasere – Premier League – Floriana
- C. Okereke – Premier League – Mosta
- Q. Allionida – Premier League – Floriana
- J. Azeez – Premier League – Mosta
- P. Tenebe – Challenge League – Zurrieq
- J. Ogunnupe – Challenge League – Mtarfa
- J. Ishaya – Challenge League – St. Andrews
- T. Ojo – Challenge League – Santa Lucia
- S. Adeyemi – Challenge League – Zebbug Rangers
- S. Shodiya – Challenge League – Gudja United
- O. Anonam – Challenge League – Gudja United
- I. Awori – Challenge League – Fgura United
- C. Eziefula – Challenge League – Zurrieq
- T. Akande – Challenge League – Fgura United
- C. Nwaogu – National Amateur – Luqa St. Andrew’s
- D. Habiganuchi – National Amateur – Pembroke Athleta
- J. Oghenekewaro – National Amateur – Marsaskala
- V. Mbata – National Amateur – Msida St. Joseph
- E. Uzeh – National Amateur – Mellieha
- A. Tejumola – National Amateur – Mellieha
- D. Ighalo – National Amateur – Mellieha
- D. Garba – Gozo First Division – Victoria Wanderers
- J. Ezigbo – Gozo First Division – Ghajnsielem
Mauritius
- J. Udeoyibo – Mauritian League – ASPL 2000
Mexico
- S. Abdullahi – Liga MX – Juárez
Moldova
- M. Gopey – Super Liga – Milsami
- R. Akanbi – Super Liga – Sheriff
- C. Nwaeze – Super Liga – Milsami
- G. Goodlad – Super Liga – Sheriff
- A. Joel – Super Liga – Floreşti
- E. Odede – Super Liga – Sheriff
- G. Olaniyan – Super Liga – Spartanii Selemet
- M. Ihekuna – Super Liga – Zimbru
- I. Chibueze – Super Liga – Spartanii Selemet
- G. Obekpa – Super Liga – Zimbru
- I. Ndon – Super Liga – Milsami
- A. Umar – Liga 1 – Saksan
Mongolia
- K. Chimezie – Premier League – Khaan Khuns / Erchim
Montenegro
- C. Ezeh – Second League – Kom
- M. Yahaya – Second League – Rudar
- O. Obagbemiro – Second League – Ibar
Morocco
- J. Ajako – Botola Pro – Renaissance Zemamra
Mozambique
- A. Francis – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
- E. Ifoni – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
- A. Edwin – Moçambola – Ferroviário Beira
- H. Jeleel – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
- R. Akporoh – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
Myanmar
- A. West – National League – Ayeyawady United
Nepal
- P. Segun – A Division – Three Star
- O. Somide – A Division – Manang Marshyangdi
- O. Azeez – A Division – Manang Marshyangdi
- A. Oladipo – A Division – Machhindra
- K. Omolaja – A Division – Church Boys
New Zealand
- Y. Alade – National League – Bay Olympic
- J. Oluwayemi – A-League Men – Wellington Phoenix
North Macedonia
- H. Ukpa – First League – Struga
- L. Kehinde – First League – Struga
- A. Dadet – First League – Voska Sport
- S. Rasheed – First League – Rabotnički
- A. Alhassan – First League – Shkendija
- I. Olaosebikan – First League – Akademija Pandev
Northern Ireland
- A. Ajala – Premiership – Larne
Norway
- M. Ubandoma – Eliteserien – Kristiansund
- O. Obasi – Eliteserien – Valerenga
- D. Daga – Eliteserien – Molde
- F. Tebo Uchenna – Eliteserien – Sarpsborg 08
- D. Job – Eliteserien – Sarpsborg 08
- W. Igor – Eliteserien – Kristiansund
- A. Abdulateef – 1. Division – Odd
- E. Lucky – 1. Division – Lillestrøm
- O. Obasi – 3. Division – Vålerenga II
Oman
- E. Daniel – Professional League – Al Nasr
Papua New Guinea
- J. Afonia – National Soccer League – Lae City
Paraguay
- F. Asagidigbi – Division Profesional – Deportivo Recoleta
Poland
- T. Ismaheel – Ekstraklasa – Górnik Zabrze
- A. Abdullahi – Ekstraklasa – Górnik Zabrze
- H. Gong – Ekstraklasa – Widzew Łódź
- J. Igbekeme – I Liga – Wisła Kraków
- D. Ogaga – I Liga – Górnik Łęczna
- D. Obidimma – III Liga – Wigry Suwałki
Top Nigerian Footballers in Portugal Leagues
Nigerian Players in Primeira Liga Portugal
- T. Akinsola – AVS
- Z. Sanusi – Porto
- C. Igbokwe – Rio Ave
Nigerian Players in Segunda Liga Portugal
- J. Kolawole – Mafra
- J. Pius – Chaves
- E. Maviram – Tondela
- F. Etim – Mafra
- I. Ali – Feirense
- M. Ugboh – Mafra
- S. Popoola – Feirense
- S. Iheanacho – Mafra
- I. Alhassan – Leixões
- P. Obah – Vizela
- K. John – Portimonense
- A. Marcus – Porto II
- E. Benedict – Portimonense
- S. Fatai – Penafiel
Nigerian Players in Liga 3 Portugal
- B. Godwin – Amarante
- C. Iroanya – Amarante
- U. Nyah – União Santarém
- N. Obiora – Académica
- M. Moshood – Varzim
- Yemi – Vilaverdense
- F. Okoli – Amarante
Nigerian Players in Campeonato de Portugal
- S. Akoh – Lagoa
- F. Irhene – Pombal
- C. Okwara – Arronches e Benfica
- B. Pinponsu – O Elvas
- S. Musa – Tirsense
- K. Sebastian – Moncarapachense
- C. Johnson – Joane
- Q. Olarenwaju – Régua
- I. Muhammad – Vila Real
- S. Davou – Lusitano Évora 1911
- P. Bonkat – Vila Real
- J. Bineabi – Lusitano Évora 1911
- M. Emmanuel – Sertanense
- O. James – Louletano
- O. Silas – Lusitano Évora 1911
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Qatar
Nigerian Footballers in Qatar Stars League
- E. Essien – Umm Salal
- A. Oyekanmi – Al Khor
Nigerian Players in Qatar Second Division
- R. Mizo – Al Waab
- S. Olaykan – Al Waab
List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Romania Football Leagues
Nigerian Footballers in Liga I Romania
- D. Ankeye – Rapid Bucureşti
- P. Ademo – Rapid Bucureşti
- A. Friday – Botoșani
- E. Nsungusi – UTA Arad
- C. Irobiso – Petrolul 52
Nigerian Players in Liga II and III Romania
- J. Ibrahim – U Craiova 1948
- O. Agbomoniyi – Unirea Alba Iulia
- T. Rasaq – Viitorul Arad
- C. Habakuk – Lotus Băile Felix
- H. Sanusi – Înainte Modelu
- G. Chukwu – Gloria Bistriţa
- S. Nwabueze – Viitorul Dăești
- B. Peter – CSM Fetești
- J. Otega – CS Dinamo București
Russia
- O. Olusegun – Premier League – Krasnodar
- M. Cobnan – Premier League – Krasnodar
- S. Alfred – First League – Shinnik
- D. Nduka – First League – Sokol Saratov
- J. John – First League – Shinnik
Rwanda
- A. Elijah – Premier League – Police
- A. Akuki – Premier League – Police
- O. Chukwuma – Premier League – Police
- V. Mbaoma – Premier League – APR
- C. Nwobodo – Premier League – APR
- D. Chimezie – Premier League – Police
San Marino
- O. Osayande – Campionato – Libertas
- A. Utchea – Campionato – Libertas
Saudi Arabia
- S. Godwin – Saudi League – Al Okhdood
- W. Troost-Ekong – Saudi League – Al Kholood
- O. Ambrose – Saudi League – Al Kholood
- O. Ighalo – Saudi League – Al Wehda
- H. Onyekuru – Saudi League – Al Fayha
- G. Aniefiok – Division 1 – Abha
- A. Okpotu – Division 1 – Al Adalah
- C. Egbuchulam – Division 1 – Al Jandal
- J. Mohammed – Division 2 – Al Najoom
List of Nigerian Players in the UK
Nigerian Players in Scotland
- C. Dessers – Rangers
- L. Balogun – Rangers
- M. Ebiye – Motherwell
- P. Ambrose – Aberdeen
- S. Lawal – Livingston
- M. Ubochioma – Livingston
- T. Ogayi – Alloa Athletic
- G. Gwompeter – CS Strollers
- S. Osadolor – Bo’ness United
- S. Omope – Fort William
- S. Linden – Tynecastle
List of Nigerian Footballers in Other Countries
Nigerian Players in Senegal
- M. Tayo – Pikine (Ligue 1)
Nigerian Players in Serbia
Nigerian Players in Super Liga Serbia
- P. Olayinka – Red Star Belgrade
- T. Joseph – Železničar Pančevo
- A. Yakub – Novi Pazar
- P. Obasi – OFK Beograd
- M. Abiodun – Tekstilac Odžaci
- B. Yusuf – Vojvodina
- F. Nwokeabia – Spartak Subotica
- P. Eze – Mladost Lučani
Nigerian Players in Serbian Lower Leagues
- S. Chinedu – Radnički Kragujevac
- E. Adimchukwunobi – IMT Novi Beograd
- A. Adeshina – Novi Pazar
- O. Lebi – IMT Novi Beograd
- E. Opara – Novi Pazar
- E. Eugene – Grafičar
Nigerian Footballers in Serbian Regional Leagues
- S. Charles – GFK Sloboda Užice
- E. Ogeda Oregbe – Smederevo 1924
- I. Adamu – Borac Čačak
- A. Lokosa – Smederevo 1924
- T. Bamigboye – Borac Čačak
- C. Atule – Mladost Novi Sad
- A. Muhamed – Mačva Šabac
Nigerian Players in Asia
Nigerian Players in Singapore
- R. Eziakor – Hougang United
Nigerian Footballers in Slovakia
Nigerian Players in 1. Liga Slovakia
- A. Zubairu – Zemplín Michalovce
- J. Sunday – Trenčín
- K. Madu – Zemplín Michalovce
- S. Suleiman – Trenčín
- S. Emmanuel – Skalica
- J. Nsumoh – Trenčín
- R. Sanusi – Zilina
- S. Adayilo – Komárno
- A. Yakubu – Trenčín
- K. Bolaji – Spartak Trnava
Nigerian Players in Slovakia’s Lower Leagues
- L. Ezeh – Dukla Banská Bystrica
- F. Bassey – DAC 1904
- P. Azango – Spartak Trnava
- I. Adekunle – Zemplín Michalovce
- C. Emeka – Trenčín
Nigerian Footballers in Slovenia
Nigerian Players in 1. SNL Slovenia
- V. Gidado – Bravo
- P. Agba – Olimpija
- S. Wisdom – Koper
- A. Nwankwo – Domžale
- M. Barnabas – Radomlje
Nigerian Players in Lower Leagues Slovenia
- I. Rafiu – Primorje
- M. Adebayo – Dravinja
- N. Salisu – Ilirija
- D. Ikenna – Beltinci
- G. Gibson – Rudar Velenje
Nigerian Players in Somalia
- P. Obiechina – Gaadiidka
- A. Nnaemeka – Dekedaha
- K. Moshood – Dekedaha
Nigerian Footballers in South Africa
Nigerian Players in PSL South Africa
- S. Nwabali – Chippa United
- C. Ohizu – Sekhukhune United
- O. Ndah – Orlando Pirates
- E. Ighodaro – AmaZulu
- I. Jabaar – Stellenbosch
- K. Godswill – Stellenbosch
- D. Akpeyi – Marumo Gallants
Nigerian Players in 1st Division South Africa
- F. Obada – Leruma United
- A. Layode – Leruma United
- F. Ejiofor – Leruma United
- A. Adeleke – Leruma United
Sri Lanka
- O. Agbeti – Super League – Defenders
- A. Ombebe – Super League – Blue Star
Sudan
- O. Ojo – Sudani Premier League – Al Merreikh
- O. Ojo – Premier League – Al Merreikh
Nigerian Players in Sweden – Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan Nigerian Players Abroad
- S. Nwankwo – Mjällby
- A. Yusuf – Mjällby
- U. Charles – Mjällby
- J. Kalu – Värnamo
- I. Abdulrazak – Värnamo
- I. Buhari – Elfsborg
- V. Ozor Okeke – Elfsborg
Nigerian Players in Sweden – Superettan
- M. Oluwayemi – Östersund
- A. Magashy – Kalmar
- O. Ogbu – Östersund
- A. Ogwuche – Trelleborg
- S. Anyanwu – Östersund
- E. Godwin – Trelleborg
- H. Offia – Västerås
- D. Chatto – Falkenberg
- G. Aguda – Falkenberg
Nigerian Players in Sweden – Ettan
- A. Owoyemi – IF Karlstad
- A. Arinze Kingsley – Ljungskile
- T. Mohammed – Hammarby Talang
- O. Harrison – Ljungskile
- C. Okolie – Hammarby Talang
- E. Igbonekwu – Rosengård
- O. Adindu – Hammarby Talang
- O. Olaniyan – Oskarshamns AIK
- A. Suleiman – Stocksund
- C. Omonedo – Assyriska
- I. Adewale – IF Karlstad
- M. Abdallah Hussain – Ljungskile
Nigerian Players in Sweden – Division 2
- O. Akpoveta – Åstorp
- T. Saliu – Balkan
- K. Igboananike – Rågsved
- S. Tahir – Lucksta
- C. Omeje – IFK Östersund
- J. Enete – Vänersborgs IF
Nigerian Players in Switzerland – Super League
Nigerian Footballers in Swiss Super League
- P. Otele – Basel
- V. Beniangba – Servette
- I. Mathew – Zürich
- U. Emmanuel – Zürich
- S. Osigwe – Lugano
Nigerian Players in Switzerland – Challenge League
Nigerian Players in Swiss Challenge League
- P. Durugbor – Xamax
- J. Nkama – Bellinzona
Nigerian Players in Switzerland – 1. Liga Classic
Nigerian Players in Swiss 1. Liga
- O. Ajide – Mendrisio
- N. Howard – Meyrin
Nigerian Players in Syria – Premier League
Nigerian Footballers in Syrian Premier League
- S. Chidubem – Al Ittihad Ahli Aleppo
- J. Obidiaso – Al Karama
- O. Akpata – Wathba
- P. Obi – Wathba
Nigerian Players in Tajikistan – Vysshaya Liga
Nigerian Footballers in Tajikistan Vysshaya Liga
- S. Musa – Khosilot Farkhor
Nigerian Players in Tanzania – Ligi kuu Bara
Nigerian Players in Tanzanian Ligi kuu Bara
- A. Okejepha – Simba
- M. Chukwu – Fountain Gate
Nigerian Players in Thailand – Thai League 2
Nigerian Footballers in Thai League 2
- O. Babatunde – Suphanburi
- E. Precious – Suphanburi
- A. Durosinmi – Kasetsart
Nigerian Players in Thailand – Thai League 3
Nigerian Players in Thai League 3
- C. Ezike – Muangnont
- J. Ononiwu – Krabi
- A. Korede – Satun
- E. Azike – Phitsanulok
- T. Chinonso – Kasem Bundit University
- K. Ozobialu – Kasem Bundit University
- J. Owoeri – Kasem Bundit University
- M. Aliu – Muang Loei United
- O. Chiemerie – Raj Pracha
Nigerian Players in Togo – Championnat
Nigerian Footballers in Togo Championnat
- W. Alade – Barracuda
Nigerian Players in Tunisia – Ligue 1
Nigerian Footballers in Tunisia Ligue 1
- F. Onyemaechi – Bizertin
- M. Victor – Soliman
- O. Ogbelu – ES Tunis
- H. Aliyu – Métlaoui
- S. Item – Zarzis
- I. Rasheed – Tataouine
- M. Orkuma – Monastir
- K. Michael – Monastir
- A. Kesmir – JS Omrane
- O. Ayiden – Bizertin
- A. Chinonso – JS Omrane
List of Nigerian Players in Turkey – Süper Lig
Nigerian Footballers in Turkish Süper Lig
- D. Okereke – Gaziantep FK
- D. Akintola – Rizespor
- A. Uzodimma – Kayserispor
- A. Dennis – Göztepe
- B. Osayi-Samuel – Fenerbahce
- J. Okoronkwo – Hatayspor
- A. Nwakaeme – Trabzonspor
- F. Bamgboye – Hatayspor
- V. Osimhen – Galatasaray
- G. Bitok – Gaziantep FK
- I. Olawoyin – Rizespor
Nigerian Players in Turkey – 1. Lig
Nigerian Footballers in Turkish 1. Lig
- T. Kosoko – Ümraniyespor
- B. Innocent – Adanaspor
- A. Okechukwu – Erzurumspor FK
- F. Ezeh – Ankara Keçiörengücü
- U. Ishaq – Çorum FK
- P. Mukairu – Boluspor
- B. Osuji – Manisa FK
- E. Eze – Pendikspor
- O. Kayode – Esenler Erokspor
- U. Ogundu – Şanlıurfaspor
- C. Akabueze – Şanlıurfaspor
- O. Etebo – Gençlerbirliği
Nigerian Players in Turkey – 3. Lig
Nigerian Footballers in Turkish 3. Lig
- S. Ohawuchi – Muş Spor
Nigerian Players in Uganda – Premier League
Nigerian Footballers in Uganda Premier League
- A. Lawal – Vipers
Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Premier League
Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Premier League
- C. Aniagboso – Chornomorets
- S. Iyede – Vorskla
- F. Ikenna – Kryvbas KR
- F. Momoh – LNZ Cherkasy
Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Persha Liga
Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Persha Liga
- C. Mba – Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Druha Liga
Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Druha Liga
- E. Effiong – Hirnyk-Sport
- P. Chibueze – Hirnyk-Sport
- R. Chukwuemeka – Hirnyk-Sport
- I. Odoh – Hirnyk-Sport
List of Nigerian Players in UAE – Pro League
Nigerian Footballers in UAE Pro League
- D. Salaudeen – Al Orooba
- R. Sarki – Al Ain
- V. Solomon-Otabor – Al Orooba
- H. Muhammed – Al Ain
- H. Hassan – Al Bataeh
- H. Linus – Al Ain
- F. Ogbu – Al Wahda
- I. Elemiike – Dibba Al Hisn
- Y. Olatunji – Al Orooba
Nigerian Players in UAE – Division 1
Nigerian Footballers in UAE Division 1
- G. Igbokwe – Hatta
Uruguay
- C. Ebere – Liga AUF – Plaza Colonia
USA
- O. Nwobodo – MLS – Cincinnati
- W. Agada – MLS – Sporting KC
- C. Awaziem – MLS – Colorado Rapids
- A. Yusuf – MLS – New England
- I. Aliyu – MLS – Houston Dynamo
- B. Akinyode – USL Championship – Miami
- E. Temitayo – USL Championship – Birmingham Legion
- A. Obalola – USL Championship – Hartford Athletic
- L. Opara – USL League One – Spokane Velocity
- E. Alaribe – USL League One – Alta
- F. Aroyameh – MLS Next Pro – North Texas
- M. Opeyemi – MLS Next Pro – FC Cincinnati II
- I. Achara – MLS Next Pro – Houston Dynamo FC II
- F. Adi – MLS Next Pro – Minnesota United II
- E. Uchegbu – MLS Next Pro – Crown Legacy
- N. Adimabua – MLS Next Pro – The Town
- M. Sunday – USL League Two – Tucson
- D. Zamani – USL League Two – Bavarian United
- J. Adeseko – NPSL – New York Shockers
Uzbekistan
- B. Teidi – Super League – Navbahor
- R. Friday – Super League – Dinamo Samarqand
Venezuela
- M. Isah – Primera División – Academia Puerto Cabello
- G. Zuma – Primera División – Rayo Zuliano
- L. Ogana – Primera División – Rayo Zuliano
- B. Edet – Primera División – Caracas
- S. Oduoye – Primera División – Caracas
- A. Shimaga – Primera División – Academia Puerto Cabello
Vietnam
- B. Kuku – V.League 1 – Song Lam Nghe An
- C. Atshimene – V.League 1 – Quảng Nam
- U. Oduenyi – V.League 1 – Quảng Nam
- F. Friday – V.League 1 – Hai Phong
- M. Olaha – V.League 1 – Song Lam Nghe An
Wales
- O. Abadaki – Premier League – Bala Town
- J. Collins – Championship – Cardiff City
Yemen
- S. Danjuma – Yemeni League – Al Ahli San’a
- M. Alhassan – Yemeni League – Yarmuk al Rawda
- A. Nweze – Yemeni League – Yarmuk al Rawda
- A. Olalekan – Yemeni League – Al Sha’ab Ibb
- A. Adisa – Yemeni League – Al Urooba
Zambia
- D. Nya – Super League – ZESCO United
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