Samuel Chukwueze
Profession: Footballer
Born: May 22, 1999
Age: 26 years old
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Abia State, Nigeria
Known for: Right-winger for the Nigerian national team
Biography
Samuel Chukwueze is a Nigerian professional footballer. He is a fast right-winger who uses his speed to beat defenders. His direct runs and key passes has made him to be compared to the Senegalese striker Sadio Mane.
Chukwueze was born in Abia State, Nigeria to Nigerian parents. He grew up with his siblings, a younger brother and a younger sister. He went to Government College Umuahia and Evangel secondary school.
He is talented player with lots of titles to his credit which include; UEFA Europa League: 2020-21 with Villarreal, Supercoppa Italiana: 2024-25 with AC Milan, and FIFA Under-17 World Cup: 2015 with Nigeria.
He began his career at the local club Dianond Football Academy in 2012 before joining the youth academy of Villareal.
He made his senior team debut for Villarreal in a 2-2 draw against Rangers at the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League, on September 21, 2018.
He joined the Italian club AC Milan on July 27, 2023, and scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 home loss to Borussia Dortmund on November 28.
He went on a one-year loan to the English club Fulham on September 1, 2025. The loan deal include an option to buy at the end of the 2025-26 season.
His international career began at the under-17 levels for Nigeria where he won the FIFA U-17 world Cup. He made his senior debut in a goalless draw with Uganda on November 20, 2018. Ever since he became known, he has been part of the Nigerian squad for the 2021, 2023 and 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career Timeline
- 2012-2017 – Diamond Football Academy (youth)
- 2017-2018 – Villarreal (youth)
- 2018-2018 – Villarreal B
- 2018-2023 – Villarreal- 155 apps, 21 goals
- 2023 – AC Milan
- 2025 – Fulham (loan)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Christianity
- Height: 5 feet 8 in (1.72 m)
- Official website: Instagram – @chukwuezesamuel8
Trivia
- He is originally from Abia State, Nigeria.
- He is from the Igbo tribe.
- His football idols are Jay Jay Okocha and Arjen Robben.
- He won the La Liga Africa MVP: 2022-23.
- He earns a salary of £84,413 weekly after signing for AC Milan.
- He has a market value of €10 million according to Transfermarkt.
