Aaron Samuel Olanare
Footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Aaron Samuel Olanare: profile
Aaron Samuel Olanare (born 4 June 1994 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Olanare started out at Shooting Stars SC in 2010. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Guangzhou City F.C. (2014–2016): 34 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 98 appearances and 41 goals.
At international level, Olanare represented Nigeria (2014–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Port Harcourt has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Taribo West, Sunday Oliseh and Finidi George.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Norway, People's Republic of China and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.42 (41 in 98)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 88% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- PFC CSKA Moscow (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Emmanuel Eboué, Romaric and Henri Bedimo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 23 | 15 |
| 2011–2012 | Dolphins F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 |  Vålerenga Fotball |
Eliteserien | 15 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | Sarpsborg 08 FF |
Eliteserien | 26 | 10 |
| 2014–2016 |  Guangzhou City F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 34 | 15 |
| 2016– |  PFC CSKA Moscow |
Russian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 98 | 41 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 8 | 4 |
| 2014– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Aaron Samuel Olanare?
Aaron Samuel Olanare was born on 4 June 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Aaron Samuel Olanare born?
Aaron Samuel Olanare was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Which national team does Aaron Samuel Olanare play for?
Aaron Samuel Olanare played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Aaron Samuel Olanare played for?
Aaron Samuel Olanare's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, Dolphins F.C., Vålerenga Fotball, Sarpsborg 08 FF, Guangzhou City F.C. and PFC CSKA Moscow.
How tall is Aaron Samuel Olanare?
Aaron Samuel Olanare is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Aaron Samuel Olanare play?
Aaron Samuel Olanare played as a forward.
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