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| clubnumber = 28
| clubnumber = 28
| position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2016
| youthclubs1 = GBS Academy
| youthclubs1 = GBS Academy
| years1 = 2016
| years1 = 2016–2017
| clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín]]
| clubs1 = [[AS Trenčín]]
| caps1 = 32
| caps1 = 32
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| years2 = 2017–2018
| years2 = 2017–2018
| clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
| clubs2 = [[K.A.A. Gent|Gent]]
| caps2 = 48
| caps2 = 49
| goals2 = 10
| goals2 = 9
| years3 = 2018–2022
| years3 = 2018–2022
| clubs3 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]
| clubs3 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]
| caps3 = 51
| caps3 = 72
| goals3 = 6
| goals3 = 9
| years4 = 2022–
| years4 = 2022–
| clubs4 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]]
| clubs4 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]]
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| nationalyears1 = 2018–
| nationalyears1 = 2018–
| nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]
| nationalcaps1 = 13
| nationalcaps1 = 16
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}}
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Competition|[[Africa Cup of Nations]]}}
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==Club career==
==Club career==
Kalu started his football career at GBS Academy in [[Jos]], [[Nigeria]].
Samuel Kalu started his football career at GBS Academy in Jos, Nigeria. In 2015, he signed with [[AS Trenčín]], a partner club with GBS Academy at the time. After his impressive displays in the [[Slovak Super Liga|Slovak League]] with Trenčín, he joined [[KAA Gent]] in 2017. His spell in Belgium was successful and in the summer of 2018 he signed for French top division club Bordeaux. He was handed the number 10 jersey on arrival.


===AS Trenčín===
===AS Trenčín===
On 9 December 2015, Kalu signed a two-year contract with the Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]].<ref>[http://www.astrencin.sk/clanek.asp?id=Kalu-a-Udeh-podpisali-dvojrocne-kontrakty-4406 KALU A UDEH PODPÍSALI DVOJROČNÉ KONTRAKTY] 09.12.2015, astrencin.sk</ref> He made his professional debut for Trenčín against [[ŠK Slovan Bratislava|Slovan Bratislava]] on 27 February 2016.<ref>[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154615/ Futbalnet / Únia ligových klubov / Fortuna liga / AS Trenčín - ŠK Slovan Bratislava futbal] 27.02.2016, futbalnet.sk</ref>
On 9 December 2015, Kalu agreed to sign a two-year contract with Slovak side [[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]<ref>[http://www.astrencin.sk/clanek.asp?id=Kalu-a-Udeh-podpisali-dvojrocne-kontrakty-4406 KALU A UDEH PODPÍSALI DVOJROČNÉ KONTRAKTY] 09.12.2015, astrencin.sk</ref>, a partner club with GBS Academy at the time. He made his professional debut for Trenčín against [[ŠK Slovan Bratislava|Slovan Bratislava]] on 27 February 2016.<ref>[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154615/ Futbalnet / Únia ligových klubov / Fortuna liga / AS Trenčín - ŠK Slovan Bratislava futbal] 27.02.2016, futbalnet.sk</ref>


===Gent===
===Gent===
On 4 January 2017, he was transferred to Belgium top division club [[KAA Gent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/african-all-stars/2017/01/04/31147232/samuel-kalu-signs-three-and-a-half-year-deal-with-gent|title=Samuel Kalu signs three and a half year deal with Gent|publisher=Goal|date=4 January 2017|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref>
On 4 January 2017, after his impressive displays in the [[Slovak Super Liga|Slovak League]] with Trenčín, Kalu was transferred to Belgium top division club [[KAA Gent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/african-all-stars/2017/01/04/31147232/samuel-kalu-signs-three-and-a-half-year-deal-with-gent|title=Samuel Kalu signs three and a half year deal with Gent|publisher=Goal|date=4 January 2017|accessdate=7 August 2018}}</ref>


===Bordeaux===
===Bordeaux===
On 6 August 2018, Kalu signed for [[Ligue 1]] side [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]], signing a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girondins.com/fr/samuel-kalu-est-girondin|title=Samuel Kalu is Girondin!|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|language=French}}</ref>
On 6 August 2018, Kalu signed for [[Ligue 1]] side [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]], signing a five-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girondins.com/fr/samuel-kalu-est-girondin|title=Samuel Kalu is Girondin!|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=6 August 2018|language=French}}</ref> He was handed the number 10 jersey on arrival.


On 15 August 2021, Kalu collapsed in a game against [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]. He was able to get up and walk off the pitch with his teammates’ help while holding an [[ice pack]] against his head. Eight minutes later, he was substituted off for [[Rémi Oudin]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/bordeaux/story/4455165/bordeauxs-samuel-kalu-collapsesreturns-to-game-before-substituted-off|title=Bordeaux’s Samuel Kalu collapses, returns to game before substituted off|date=15 August 2021|accessdate=15 August 2021|language=English}}</ref>
On 15 August 2021, Kalu collapsed in a game against [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]]. He was able to get up and walk off the pitch with his teammates’ help while holding an [[ice pack]] against his head. Eight minutes later, he was substituted off for [[Rémi Oudin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/bordeaux/story/4455165/bordeauxs-samuel-kalu-collapsesreturns-to-game-before-substituted-off|title=Bordeaux’s Samuel Kalu collapses, returns to game before substituted off|date=15 August 2021|accessdate=15 August 2021|language=English}}</ref>


===Watford===
===Watford===
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==International career==
==International career==
On 13 October 2018, he scored his first international goal with the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria senior national team]] against [[Libya national football team|Libya]]. He scored the final goal in a 4–0 victory.
On 13 October 2018, he scored his first international goal with the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria senior national team]] against [[Libya national football team|Libya]]. He scored the final goal in a 4–0 victory.

Kalu collapsed during the Nigerian team training session during the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt. Though rumours had it that he suffered a heart attack but this was later debunked as he collapsed as a result of severe dehydration. He was later released from the hospital to link up with the rest of the squad in Alexandria.
Kalu collapsed whilst participating in a team training session during the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt. Though rumours had it that he suffered a heart attack, this was later debunked as he collapsed as a result of severe dehydration. He was later released from the hospital to link up with the rest of the squad in Alexandria.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 14:38, 27 January 2022

Samuel Kalu
Personal information
Full name Samuel Kalu Ojim
Date of birth (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Aba, Nigeria
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Watford
Number 28
Youth career
0000–2016 GBS Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 AS Trenčín 32 (4)
2017–2018 Gent 49 (9)
2018–2022 Bordeaux 72 (9)
2022– Watford 0 (0)
International career‡
2018– Nigeria 16 (2)
Medal record
Africa Cup of Nations
Third place 2019 Egypt
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 January 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 November 2019

Samuel Kalu (born 26 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as winger for Premier League club Watford and the Nigeria national team.

Club career

Kalu started his football career at GBS Academy in Jos, Nigeria.

AS Trenčín

On 9 December 2015, Kalu agreed to sign a two-year contract with Slovak side AS Trenčín[2], a partner club with GBS Academy at the time. He made his professional debut for Trenčín against Slovan Bratislava on 27 February 2016.[3]

Gent

On 4 January 2017, after his impressive displays in the Slovak League with Trenčín, Kalu was transferred to Belgium top division club KAA Gent.[4]

Bordeaux

On 6 August 2018, Kalu signed for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, signing a five-year contract.[5] He was handed the number 10 jersey on arrival.

On 15 August 2021, Kalu collapsed in a game against Marseille. He was able to get up and walk off the pitch with his teammates’ help while holding an ice pack against his head. Eight minutes later, he was substituted off for Rémi Oudin.[6]

Watford

On 26 January 2022, Kalu joined Premier League club Watford on a three-and-a-half year deal until 2025.[7]

International career

On 13 October 2018, he scored his first international goal with the Nigeria senior national team against Libya. He scored the final goal in a 4–0 victory.

Kalu collapsed whilst participating in a team training session during the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt. Though rumours had it that he suffered a heart attack, this was later debunked as he collapsed as a result of severe dehydration. He was later released from the hospital to link up with the rest of the squad in Alexandria.

Personal life

Kalu's mother was released on 5 March 2019, having been kidnapped six days previously.[8]

Career statistics

International

As of matches played on 13 November 2019[9]
Nigeria national team
Year Apps Goals
2018 6 1
2019 7 1
Total 13 2

International goals

Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.[9]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 13 October 2018 Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Nigeria  Libya 4–0 4–0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2. 13 November 2019 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria  Benin 2–1 2–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

References

  1. ^ "Samuel Kalu".
  2. ^ KALU A UDEH PODPÍSALI DVOJROČNÉ KONTRAKTY 09.12.2015, astrencin.sk
  3. ^ Futbalnet / Únia ligových klubov / Fortuna liga / AS Trenčín - ŠK Slovan Bratislava futbal 27.02.2016, futbalnet.sk
  4. ^ "Samuel Kalu signs three and a half year deal with Gent". Goal. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Samuel Kalu is Girondin!" (in French). 6 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Bordeaux's Samuel Kalu collapses, returns to game before substituted off". 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Official: Hornets Sign Kalu". www.watfordfc.com. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  8. ^ Okeleji, Oluwashina (5 March 2019). "Nigeria winger Kalu's mother released by kidnappers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  9. ^ a b Samuel Kalu at National-Football-Teams.com
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