PLAYER'S PROFILE

  • Full Name: Samuel "Samu" Omorodion Aghehowa
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 2004
  • Place of Birth: Melilla, Spain
  • Nationality: Spanish/Nigerian
  • Position: Striker/Attacker
  • Preferred Foot: Right
  • Religion: Christian

SAMU OMORODION BIRTH, FAMILY AND EARLY LIFE

Samu Omorodion was born in Melilla, Spain on the 5th of May, 2004 to Nigerian Parents before moving to Seville, another City in Spain at a very tender age.

The name Omorodion is a testament of the player's Nigerian heritage and family as it can be traced to the Indigenous people Of Edo state in Nigeria. Omorodion as a Native name of the People of Edo in Nigeria means "Child Above all" or "Children is First".

As a young boy, Omorodion was allegedly rejected by Sevilla and developed at AD Nervion , a local Amateur club where he was reportedly given €5 bonus for his T-Fare as a reward for every goal he scored.

SAMU OMORODION NATIONALITY

As mentioned above, Samu Omorodion was born to Nigerian parents in Spain, a country where he was also raised. This simply means that Samu Omorodion Possesses dual Nationality, a Nigerian By virtue of his parents' Origin and a Spanish by birth.

At the Moment Samu Omorodion represents Spain at the National side but still very much Eligible to Play for the Nigerian Senior National team known as the Super Eagles.

SAMU OMORODION CLUB CAREER

Samu's playing career can be said to have started with AD Nervion, a local grassroot club in Spain where he spent good seven years, from 2015 - 2021 before joining Granada youth setup where he featured in 36 games, scoring 18 goal.

He made his first and only senior appearance for Granada in their 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on the 14th of August 2023.

Seven days later, on the 21st of August, Omorodion joined Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal but was immediately loaned out to  fellow Laliga club, Deportivo Alaves.

Samu Omorodion registered 8 goals and 1 assist in 35 games across all competitions for Deportivo Alaves.

SAMU OMORODION NATIONAL TEAM CAREER

Samu Omorodion rose through the ranks of the Spanish national team, featuring for the U-19, U-21 and U-23 Sides. The Payer is also a part of the Team representing Spain at the Olympics games in Paris 2024. The Player is yet to make a senior appearance for Spain, making him also Eligible to feature for the Nigerian National team.

SAMU OMORODION STATS

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SAMU OMORODION SALARY

According to reports, as an Alaves player, Samu earns a weekly wage of €7,115 ( £6k) and € 370,000 ( £317k) yearly.

The player was also reportedly offered a salary of €2.5m by English Premier League club, Chelsea according to Journalist Nicola Schira.

SAMU OMORODION HEIGHT

The player currently measures at 1.93m in height

SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE

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