Asisat Oshoala
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Forward
Bay FC
Asisat Oshoala: profile
Asisat Oshoala (born 9 October 1994 in Ikorodu, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Bay FC.
Oshoala started out at FC Robo in 2009. She has played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of her career was at FC Barcelona Femení (2019–2024): 32 appearances and 33 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 75 appearances and 67 goals.
At international level, Oshoala has represented Nigeria (women) (2013–present), earning 17 caps and scoring 11 goals. She also played for Nigeria at women's under-20 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Nigeria, United Kingdom, People's Republic of China, Spain and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.89 (67 in 75)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 20% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bay FC (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patson Daka, Robin Quaison and Djamel Mesbah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | FC Robo |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2013–2015 | Rivers Angels F.C. |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | 6 |
| 2015 |  Liverpool F.C. Women |
Women's Super League | 12 | 3 |
| 2016 | Arsenal W.F.C. |
Women's Super League | 11 | 2 |
| 2017–2018 |  Dalian Quanjian F.C. |
Chinese Football Women's Super League | 20 | 23 |
| 2019–2024 |  FC Barcelona Femení |
Liga F | 32 | 33 |
| 2024– |  Bay FC |
National Women's Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 75 | 67 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Nigeria U20 (women) |
Women's under-20 | 13 | 7 |
| 2013– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 17 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Asisat Oshoala?
Asisat Oshoala was born on 9 October 1994, which makes her 32 years old.
Where was Asisat Oshoala born?
Asisat Oshoala was born in Ikorodu, Nigeria.
Which national team does Asisat Oshoala play for?
Asisat Oshoala plays international football for Nigeria (women). She has 17 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Asisat Oshoala played for?
Asisat Oshoala's recorded clubs are FC Robo, Rivers Angels F.C., Liverpool F.C. Women, Arsenal W.F.C., Dalian Quanjian F.C., FC Barcelona Femení and Bay FC.
What team does Asisat Oshoala play for now?
According to the latest data, Asisat Oshoala plays for Bay FC.
How tall is Asisat Oshoala?
Asisat Oshoala is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Asisat Oshoala play?
Asisat Oshoala plays as a forward.
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