Paul Onuachu
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Forward
Paul Onuachu: profile
Paul Onuachu (born 28 May 1994 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Onuachu started out at FC Midtjylland in 2012. He played for 2 clubs since 2012. His most appearances came at Vejle Boldklub (2015), where he made 13 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 13 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Onuachu represented Nigeria. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 30 December 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Uche Okafor.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– |  FC Midtjylland |
Danish Superliga | – | – |
| 2015 | Vejle Boldklub |
Danish 1st Division | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 13 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Dec 2025 | Uganda 1–3 Nigeria | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 3 Jun 2026 | Poland 2–2 Nigeria | 77 (pen) | International Friendly |
*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 Paul Onuachu?
Paul Onuachu was born on 28 May 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Paul Onuachu born?
Paul Onuachu was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which national team does Paul Onuachu play for?
Paul Onuachu played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Paul Onuachu played for?
Paul Onuachu's recorded clubs are FC Midtjylland and Vejle Boldklub.
How tall is Paul Onuachu?
Paul Onuachu is 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Paul Onuachu play?
Paul Onuachu played as a forward.
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