Thompson Usiyan
Soccer player
Nigeria
Forward
Thompson Usiyan: profile
Thompson Usiyan (born 27 April 1956 in Effurun, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 31 August 2021.
Usiyan made the step into senior football with Montreal Manic in 1981. He played for 13 clubs in 2 countries since 1981. His most appearances came at St. Louis Storm (1989–1991), where he made 97 appearances and scored 92 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 403 appearances and 321 goals.
At international level, Usiyan represented Nigeria (1976–1981). Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 1 March 1976 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1982 |  Montreal Manic |
North American Soccer League | 58 | 21 |
| 1983–1984 |  Tulsa Roughnecks |
North American Soccer League | 11 | 1 |
| 1984 | Oklahoma City Slickers |
– | – | |
| 1984–1987 | Minnesota Strikers |
North American Soccer League | 87 | 66 |
| 1985 | Tulsa Tornados |
– | – | |
| 1987–1988 | Los Angeles Lazers |
Major Indoor Soccer League | 66 | 63 |
| 1989 | Maryland Bays |
– | – | |
| 1989–1991 | St. Louis Storm |
Major Indoor Soccer League | 97 | 92 |
| 1991 | Hamilton Steelers |
Canadian Soccer League | – | – |
| 1991–1992 | San Diego Sockers |
North American Soccer League | 62 | 58 |
| 1992–1993 | St. Louis Ambush |
National Professional Soccer League | 11 | 2 |
| 1993 | San Diego Sockers |
North American Soccer League | – | – |
| 1995 | San Jose Grizzlies |
Continental Indoor Soccer League | 11 | 18 |
| — | Appalachian State Mountaineers men's soccer |
– | – | |
| Total | 403 | 321 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1981 | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mar 1976 | Nigeria 4–2 DR Congo | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 4 Mar 1976 | Nigeria 1–0 Sudan | 8 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 30 Oct 1976 | Nigeria 6–2 Sierra Leone | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 10 Jul 1977 | Nigeria 4–0 Ivory Coast | 7 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 10 Jul 1977 | Nigeria 4–0 Ivory Coast | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Thompson Usiyan born?
Thompson Usiyan was born in Effurun, Nigeria.
Which national team does Thompson Usiyan play for?
Thompson Usiyan played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Thompson Usiyan played for?
Thompson Usiyan's recorded clubs are Montreal Manic, Tulsa Roughnecks, Oklahoma City Slickers, Minnesota Strikers, Tulsa Tornados, Los Angeles Lazers, Maryland Bays, St. Louis Storm, Hamilton Steelers, San Diego Sockers, St. Louis Ambush and San Jose Grizzlies among others.
What position does Thompson Usiyan play?
Thompson Usiyan played as a forward.