Bright Osayi-Samuel
Nigerian association football player
Bright Osayi-Samuel: profile
Bright Osayi-Samuel (born 31 December 1997 in Okija, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a full-back and midfielder for Fenerbahçe Istanbul.
Osayi-Samuel made the step into senior football with Blackpool F.C. in 2015. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2015. His most appearances came at Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2017–2021), where he made 103 appearances and scored 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 237 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Osayi-Samuel has represented Nigeria (2022–present), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nationality explained: Why does Bright Osayi-Samuel play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (17 in 237)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 30% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mohammed Rabiu and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 |  Blackpool F.C. |
EFL League One | 64 | 4 |
| 2017–2021 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 103 | 11 |
| 2021– |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 70 | 2 |
| Total | 237 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022– |  Nigeria |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bright Osayi-Samuel?
Bright Osayi-Samuel was born on 31 December 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Bright Osayi-Samuel born?
Bright Osayi-Samuel was born in Okija, Nigeria.
Which national team does Bright Osayi-Samuel play for?
Bright Osayi-Samuel plays international football for Nigeria. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bright Osayi-Samuel played for?
Bright Osayi-Samuel's recorded clubs are Blackpool F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C. and Fenerbahçe Istanbul.
What team does Bright Osayi-Samuel play for now?
According to the latest data, Bright Osayi-Samuel plays for Fenerbahçe Istanbul.
How tall is Bright Osayi-Samuel?
Bright Osayi-Samuel is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Bright Osayi-Samuel play?
Bright Osayi-Samuel plays as a full-back and midfielder.
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