Samuel Kalu
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Wing half
Samuel Kalu: profile
Samuel Kalu (born 26 August 1997 in Aba, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.
Kalu's senior club career began in 2016 at FK AS Trenčín. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2016.
At international level, Kalu represented Nigeria.
Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Isaac Okoronkwo.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 3: Slovakia, Belgium and France
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 36% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FK AS Trenčín (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mercy Akide, Kays Ruiz-Atil and Marvin Anieboh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016– |  FK AS Trenčín |
Slovak First Football League | – | – |
| — |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| — |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu was born on 26 August 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Samuel Kalu born?
Samuel Kalu was born in Aba, Nigeria.
Which national team does Samuel Kalu play for?
Samuel Kalu played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Samuel Kalu played for?
Samuel Kalu's recorded clubs are FK AS Trenčín, KAA Gent and FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
How tall is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Samuel Kalu play?
Samuel Kalu played as a wing half.
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