Kenneth Omeruo: profile
Kenneth Omeruo (born 17 October 1993 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for CFR Cluj.
Omeruo made the step into senior football with ADO Den Haag in 2012. He has played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 2012. His most appearances came at CD Leganés (2019–2023), where he made 86 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 291 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Omeruo has represented Nigeria (2013–present), earning 69 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 26 June 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Nigeria at under-17 and under-20 level.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Netherlands, United Kingdom, Turkey, Spain and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (10 in 291)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- CFR Cluj (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Guéla Doué, Nnamdi Oduamadi and Elliot Grandin (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | ADO Den Haag | Eredivisie | 36 | 2 |
| 2012–2019 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Middlesbrough F.C. |
EFL Championship | 14 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Middlesbrough F.C. |
EFL Championship | 19 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 |  Kasımpaşa S.K. |
Süper Lig | 25 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 | Alanyaspor |
Süper Lig | 26 | 1 |
| 2017–2018 | Kasımpaşa S.K. |
Süper Lig | 28 | 1 |
| 2018–2019 |  CD Leganés |
LaLiga 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019–2023 | CD Leganés |
LaLiga 2 | 86 | 5 |
| 2023–2025 | Kasımpaşa S.K. |
Süper Lig | 29 | 1 |
| 2025– |  CFR Cluj |
Liga I | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 291 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013– | Nigeria |
Senior | 69 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Jun 2019 | Nigeria 1–0 Guinea | 73 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kenneth Omeruo?
Kenneth Omeruo was born on 17 October 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Kenneth Omeruo born?
Kenneth Omeruo was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which national team does Kenneth Omeruo play for?
Kenneth Omeruo plays international football for Nigeria. He has 69 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Kenneth Omeruo played for?
Kenneth Omeruo's recorded clubs are ADO Den Haag, Chelsea F.C., Middlesbrough F.C., Kasımpaşa S.K., Alanyaspor, CD Leganés and CFR Cluj.
What team does Kenneth Omeruo play for now?
According to the latest data, Kenneth Omeruo plays for CFR Cluj.
How tall is Kenneth Omeruo?
Kenneth Omeruo is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Kenneth Omeruo play?
Kenneth Omeruo plays as a defender.
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