Masour Ousmane Dembele represents the France national team and La Liga club Barcelona as a forward. Dembele, born in Vernon, began his career at Rennes before joining Dortmund in 2016. As a member of die Borussen, he won the DFB-Pokal in the 2016–17 season, scoring a goal in the final. He transferred to Barcelona for an initial fee of €105 million, becoming at the time the second most expensive footballer ever alongside his compatriot Paul Pogba.

He won the La Liga and Copa del Rey double in an injury-riddled first season in Spain. The 2016 season marked Dembele’s debut for France at the senior level, having won 20 caps and scored five goals at the youth level. A member of the France squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he also played in the UEFA Euro 2020.

Ousmane Dembele Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Masour Ousmane Dembélé
Nick Name	• Mosquito • Ousmane
Age	26 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Muslim
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Birth Place	Vernon, France
Date of Birth	15 May 1997
Nationality	French
Residence	Barcelona, Spain
Home Town	Vernon, France
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Fatimata Dembélé
Father’s Name	Ousmane Dembélé Snr.
Brothers	None
Sisters	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Moroccan Woman (Name Not Known)
Marriage Date	24 December 2021
Marriage Place	Morocco
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Ousmane Dembélé started his soccer journey at the youth setup of Madeleine Évreux. At the age of 12, he joined Évreux FC 27. A year later, he joined the youth academy of Rennes.
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Ousmane Dembélé is represented by Badou Sambague.
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2017: FC Barcelona • July 1, 2016: Borussia Dortmund • July 1, 2015: Stade Rennais F.C.
Debut International	2016: France national football team
Jersey Number	• 7 (FC Barcelona) • 11 (France national football team)
Current Team(s)	• FC Barcelona • France national football team
Coach/Mentor	Thomas Tuchel
Position	Forward
Strengths	• Speed • Acceleration • Dribbling • Ball Control • Technical Ability
Weaknesses	• Strength • Sometimes holds the ball for too long • Injury-prone • Lack of discipline
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’10”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 67 kg in pounds- 148 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Black, On his father’s side, he has Malian ancestry, while, on his mother’s side, he has Mauritanian and Senegalese ancestry.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Short cropped hairdo • High cheekbones
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	9.5 (US)
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Mercedes S63 AMG coupé
Favorite Footballer	Neymar
Favorite Sportsman	Ronaldo
Favorite Video Games	Mario Kart, NBA Live 18, and FIFA 2017
Favorite Music Artist	MHD
Favorite Action Hero	Chuck Norris
Favorite Fashion Brands	Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana
Favorite TV Series	Narcos
Controversies	None

Life Journey

In Normandy, Dembele was born in Vernon, Eure. His mother is of Mauritanian and Senegalese descent, and his father is from Mauritania. Between the ages of 12 and 13, he made his first steps in football at ALM Évreux and then at Évreux FC 27.

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Dembele is a fan of Leeds United of the Premier League. In July 2021, Dembele was embroiled in a racism controversy, when a video of him along with fellow teammate Antoine Griezmann was circulated online, in which he was seen making derogatory racial comments toward Asian technicians in their hotel room.

As the technicians appeared to be troubleshooting the room’s television, Dembele made comments towards Griezmann in French, stating “All these ugly faces, just so you can play PES, aren’t you ashamed?”, continuing with “What the fu*kin language?” before zooming in while laughing on one of the technicians faces, mentioning “Are you technologically advanced in your country or not?”.

Dembele married a Moroccan woman in a traditional ceremony in Morocco in December 2021.

Ousmane Dembele Net Worth

As of now in 2023, Ousmane Dembele’s estimated net worth is $70 million.

The young footballer is one of the most popular of his generation. Dembele has great potential and has a chance to become one of the best players in the world. Ousmane Dembele has a net worth of more than $70 million. Ousmane Dembele’s net worth includes his salary, endorsements, sponsorship deals, and other advertisements.

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Club Career

Rennes

• Dembele made his senior debut for Rennes’ reserve side in the Championnat de France Amateur, on 6 September 2014. He came on as a 78th-minute substitute for Zana Allée.
• Alseny Kourouma scored the second goal in the second half as the reserves of Breton rivals Guingamp defeated them 2–0 at home.
• On 9 November, he again came off the bench to score his first career goal at the Stade de la Piverdière, this time against the Laval reserves. It took him 18 games to score 13 goals in his first season, including a hat-trick on 16 May 2015 in a 6-1 victory over Hérouville.
• Dembele made his professional debut for Rennes against Angers on 6 November 2015, replacing Kamil Grosicki for the last five minutes of the game.
• Against Bordeaux on 22 November, he opened a 2–2 draw at Roazhon Park with his first Ligue 1 goal.
• Dembele scored yet again for Les Rouges et Noirs on 9 January 2016, as they came from 0-2 down to draw 2–2 against regional rivals Lorient at home.
• In the Derby Breton on 6 March, he scored his first Ligue 1 hat-trick in a 4–1 victory over Nantes.
• Rennes’ sporting director Mikaël Silvestre compared Dembele to Cristiano Ronaldo, who he had seen at Manchester United at the same age.

Borussia Dortmund

• Dembele signed a five-year contract with German club Borussia Dortmund on 12 May 2016. In the DFL-Supercup on 14 August 2016, he made his debut in a 2–0 loss against Bayern Munich. At the Volkswagen Arena, Dortmund defeated VfL Wolfsburg 5–1 on 20 September 2016 to score his first goal for Die Borussen.
• As the German club defeated Legia Warsaw 8–4 in a group stage match on 22 November 2016, he scored his first Champions League goal.
• He helped Dortmund reach the DFB-Pokal final by assisting Aubameyang’s goal and scoring the winner in the 74th minute against Bayern Munich in the semi-final on 26 April 2017.
• In the decisive game on 27 May, he scored the first goal of a 2–1 win as Dortmund clinched their first major title in five years by beating Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2017 DFB-Pokal Final.
• Dembele was later named Man of the Match. After the season ended, Dembele was named to the Bundesliga Team of the Season and won the league’s Rookie of the Season award.

Barcelona

• Barcelona announced on 25 August 2017 that they had signed Dembele for €105 million-plus a reported €40 million add-on.
• After a medical on 28 August, he signed a five-year contract with a buyout clause of €400 million. As Barcelona had just sold Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million, Dembele became the joint-second most expensive player (in euros), along with Paul Pogba.
• The sale resulted in a reported €20 million payment to Rennes, and Évreux 27 was also entitled to a portion of it. The number 11 jersey that previously belonged to Neymar was handed to him.
• On 9 September, Dembele made his debut at the Camp Nou as a 68th-minute substitute during a 5–0 victory over Espanyol in the Barcelona Derbi. He assisted Luis Suárez’s final goal.
• He was ruled out for four months after injuring his hamstring in his first league start eight days later at Getafe. On 2 January 2018, he was given the medical all-clear, but he injured himself again against Real Sociedad a couple of weeks later, and he was ruled out for up to four weeks.
• Dembele scored his first goal for Barcelona on 14 March 2018, scoring the second goal in a 3–0 victory against Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16. He scored his first La Liga goal for Barcelona on 17 April, scoring the opening goal in a 2–2 draw with Celta Vigo.
• Dembele netted two goals in a 5–1 home win over Villarreal on 9 May, marking the first time in his career that he has scored two goals. Dembele won both the Copa del Rey and La Liga in his first season in Spain, scoring four goals in 24 appearances across all competitions.
• On 25 August, he scored the only goal of the game against Real Valladolid, away at José Zorrilla.
• On 2 September, Dembele scored his first home goal of the season as the Blaugrana thrashed newly-promoted Huesca 8–2. Dembele scored his third match-winning goal of the season in a 2–1 away win over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta on 15 September.
• Dembele scored his first Champions League goal of the season on 18 September, helping Barça defeat PSV Eindhoven 4–0 at Camp Nou. A substitute against Real Madrid on 28 October, Dembele assisted Arturo Vidal’s final goal in a 5–1 home El Clásico triumph. A week later, once again appearing from the bench, he inspired Barcelona to a 3–2 comeback away at Rayo Vallecano, scoring the 2–2 equalizer with a half-volley in the 87th minute.
• It was on 11 December that year that he scored a remarkable solo goal against Tottenham Hotspur after outpacing many defenders and finishing with a cool left-footed shot past Hugo Lloris. The goal won him the UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week award. Ernesto Valverde complimented the youngster after the match, saying, “He has made a great goal, within reach of players of his talent.”
• He scored his second brace for the Blaugrana at the start of the new year. Dembele scored twice in a 3–0 win against Levante, with Messi scoring the other goal to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
• Dembele’s third Champions League goal for Barcelona was on 13 March in a 5–1 win against Lyon. The match was played the Camp Nou scoring the last goal from a Messi assist.
• In the opening match of the 2019–20 La Liga season, a 0–1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, Dembele injured his left hamstring and was expected to miss five weeks.
• He suffered a serious hamstring tear in February 2020, and, following surgery, was not expected to return for six months. As a result, he would miss the remainder of the season regardless of the extension of the season for the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Dembele scored his first Champions League goal of the season in a 2–0 victory over Juventus on 28 October 2020.

International Career

• In August 2016, Dembele was called up to the senior France squad for the first time to face Italy and Belarus after Alexandre Lacazette and Nabil Fekir withdrew due to injury.
• He made his debut against the former on 1 September at the Stadio San Nicola, replacing Antoine Griezmann for the final 27 minutes of a 3–1 friendly victory over Italy.
• Dembele scored his first goal for France against England in a 3–2 friendly victory on 13 June 2017.
• He was called up to the 23-man French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on 17 May 2018.
• In the final on 15 July, he was an unused substitute as France defeated Croatia 4–2.

Facts About Ousmane Dembele

• Borussia Dortmund bought him from Rennes for an undisclosed amount in May 2016. He signed a five-year contract with the German club.
• He won the DFB-Pokal Cup in his only season with Borussia Dortmund. He was even named “Man of the Match” in the final match against Bayern Munich. He was selected as the “Bundesliga Rookie of the Season” at the end of the 2016/17 season. In addition, he was selected for the “Bundesliga Team of the Season”.
• In August 2017, he moved from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona for a reported €105 million fee. Additional fees amounted to about €40 million. Dortmund also paid Rennes €20 million in transfer fees.
• The number 11 jersey he received upon joining Barcelona belonged to Brazilian superstar Neymar, who had recently left the club for Paris Saint-Germain.
• During his first league start for Barcelona, he suffered a hamstring injury. He was sidelined for four months as a result. Despite being declared fit in January 2018, he got injured once again a few weeks later and was sidelined for four weeks.
• His debut season with FC Barcelona ended with a Copa del Rey and a La Liga title.
• Barcelona officials were reported to have been concerned about his lifestyle and felt that it was affecting his game in the early months of 2018. A personal chef was even provided to ensure that he didn’t eat fast food.

FAQs

Otávio Edmilson da Silva Monteiro (born 9 February 1995), often known as Otávio or Otavinho, is a Portuguese professional football player who competes for the Portuguese national team and plays as an offensive midfielder or winger for Primeira Liga side Porto. He was a product of Internacional until signing a free agent contract with Porto in the Portuguese Primeira Liga in 2014. Prior to his return in 2016, he was promptly given a two-year loan to Vitória de Guimares.

Following his comeback, he was given the starting position and went on to win three Primeira Liga championships, two Taça de Portugal titles, and two Supertaças Cândido de Oliveira. He was also a member of the team that won two domestic doubles in 2020 and 2022 and made more than 200 official appearances for them.

Otavio Bio/Wiki

Club Career

Internacional

Otavio, who was born in Joo Pessoa, Paraguay, completed his training at Internacional after enrolling in the club’s academy at the age of 15. Only two years later, on July 15, in the 0-0 home tie with Santos, he made his Série A debut by substituting in the second half.

On June 8, 2013, Otávio scored his first league goal in a 2-2 away tie against Cruzeiro, which he began and contributed to. He added five more goals throughout the season to complete the campaign in the 13th position.

Otávio gave manager Dunga credit for assisting him in overcoming his weight issues. In 62 competitive games, while playing at the Estadio Beira-Rio, he scored seven goals.

Porto

Otávio signed a five-year contract with a €50 million buyout clause with FC Porto on September 1, 2014, even though it was initially believed that the transfer cost €5 million because Internacional had given up his federative rights. He was initially assigned to the reserve team, which played in the Segunda Liga.

Otavio, Ivo Rodrigues, and Leocsio Sami were loaned to Vitória de Guimares in the Primeira Liga on the final day of the 2015 January transfer window. He made his competition debut on 8 February by playing 30 minutes in a home loss to Belenenses. He then scored his first goal in the competition on the final matchday of the season to help the visitors defeat Académica de Coimbra 4.

His efforts while on loan led to Porto extending his contract, and the agreement was extended for the whole 2015–16 season. On August 12, 2016, he made his competitive debut for Porto, beginning the 3–1 away victory against Rio Ave.

With two goals from 15 games, Otávio won the Portuguese League at the conclusion of his second season. He missed many weeks of the competition owing to physical issues.

Otávio played in 48 games and contributed two goals to the team’s double-winning season in 2019–20. As a consequence, he was named to the league’s Best XI.

International Career

Brazil

Soon after making his international debut, Otávio was chosen by Alexandre Gallo for the Brazil under-20 team.

Portugal

Otávio became a citizen of Portugal in March 2021. On August 26 of that same year, Fernando Santos called him up to the Portuguese national team for games against the Republic of Ireland, Azerbaijan, and Qatar in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He made his debut against the latter, scoring in the 3-1 victory at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.

On March 24, 2022, Otávio scored his second goal, starting a 3-1 home victory against Turkey in the World Cup qualifying play-offs semifinals, and then he gave Diogo Jota an assist.

Awards

Internacional

• Campeonato Gaúcho: 2013, 2014

Porto

• Primeira Liga: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22
• Taça de Portugal: 2019–20, 2021–22
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2018, 2020

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Otavio Net Worth

The range of Otavio’s net worth or income is thought to be between $7 Million. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Otavio FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Otavio has an overall rating of 82 and his potential is also 82.

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FAQs

Croatian professional footballer Mateo Kovacic (born 6 May 1994) plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the Croatia national team. In most cases, he plays in a central or box-to-box position, but he can also play in a deeper position. Earlier in his career, he was also capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or as a wide-left player. As a 16-year-old, Kovacic won two consecutive league titles with Dinamo Zagreb, before joining Inter Milan in 2013.

In 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18, he won the Champions League with Real Madrid. Following a one-year loan with Chelsea in 2018, he signed permanently for the London club. After the 2019–20 season, Kovacic was named Chelsea Player of the Year after winning the Europa League and Champions League with Chelsea. Having represented Croatia at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, as well as the UEFA Euro 2016 and 2020, Kovacic reached the final at the 2018 tournament.

Mateo Kovacic Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Mateo Kovacic
Nick Name/Popular Name/Shirt Name	“Il Professore” (The Professor)
Age	29 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Born Place	Linz, Austria
Date of Birth	6 May 1994
Nationality	• Croatian • Austrian
Residence	Zagreb, Croatia
Home Town	Linz, Austria
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother’s Name	Ruzica Kovacic
Father’s Name	Stipo Kovacic
Brother(s)	None
Sister(s)	• Katarina Kovacic • Jelena Kovacic
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Izabel Kovacic
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Izabel Kovacic
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- Ivan Kovacic
Education
School	General private high school, Zagreb, Croatia
College/University	General private high school, Zagreb, Croatia
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Venture Partners
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2019: Chelsea FC
Debut International	• 2013: Croatia national football team
Jersey Number	• 8 (Chelsea FC) • 8 (Croatia national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Chelsea FC • Croatia national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Thomas Tuchel
Position	Midfielder – Central Midfield
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’10”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Bosnian Croatian
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

Woodgram presents the full story of Football Genius, better known as “The Prof”. “Il Professore” (The Professor) is Kovacic’s nickname. Known for his deep-lying playmaking roles, he earned this name. He is undoubtedly a mixture of Ricardo Kaka and Clearance Seedorf.

We have compiled a comprehensive account of notable events from Mateo Kovacic’s childhood into his adulthood.

His life story before fame, his family background, and his relationships are all analyzed.

It’s an interesting, if not uncommon, childhood story for Mateo Kovacic. In this story, a lucky child escapes a war-torn Bosnian country.

An extraordinary football talent was gifted to a boy. Let’s begin without further ado.

Life in the Early Years and Family Background

He was born in Linz, Austria on May 6, 1994 to Ruzica Kovacic and Stipo Kovacic. Bosnian Croatian parents fled the bitter Yugoslav war in 1991 and migrated to Linz, Austria, where Kovacic was born.

A smart decision was made by Mateo Kovacic’s parents; Stipo and Ruzica to avoid having their children born in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s war zones. As their first child, Mateo Kovacic was born.

In addition to his two lovely sisters, Katarina Kovacic and Jelena Kovacic, Mateo Kovacic was raised in a Catholic family.

Kovacic’s parents, particularly his mother, were responsible for discovering his career.

Meteo’s mum laid the foundation for his career while his dad was busy working. His childhood is shaped by this memory.

Mateo (aged 6) became a student and ball boy for LASK Linz in the year 2000.

The Snub of Steven Gerrard

Almost every kid dreams of taking a photo with a sports star or getting their autograph. During Liverpool’s visit to his academy’s ground, Mateo Kovacic served as a ball boy for the senior team.

After the Champions League game, Kovacic wanted to shake Steven Gerrard’s hand. Mateo’s heart was broken because Gerrard never showed interest in him. Mateo was left in tears by this.

Mateo vowed then and there to perform hard as a professional, to make amends for the Liverpool legend’s actions.

The desire to turn pro wasn’t just a passing fancy for him. He possessed a steely determination to make his dreams come true. In a strange twist of fate, Liverpool identified Kovacic as a potential replacement for Steven Gerrard in 2015.

He rejected the club offer due to his distaste for Steven Gerrard. Mateo’s early football career story follows his relationship story.

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Mateo Kovacic Wife Izabel Andrijanic

Kovacic’s playing ability and potential, as well as his lifestyle off the pitch, make him a complete player.

Due to his success and gentility, a glamorous wag named Izabel fell in love with him.

The relationship between Mateo Kovacic and his girlfriend, Izabel Andrijanic, has been stable for several years. From best friends to true lovers, their relationship evolved from friendship to love.

How Kovacic Met Izabel Andrijanic

Izabel sang in the choir and Meteo was an altar boy when they met several years ago in a church in Croatia.

Izabel is one year younger than her husband. Her degree is in Economics, so she is very educated. She is beautiful and well-mannered, which is why Mateo appreciates her.

Getting Married

Both lovers got married in 2017. Afterward, the couple celebrated their wedding at the Westin Hotel in the Croatian capital city of Zagreb, where they exchanged vows at St Antuna’s Church.

During the summer holidays, both lovers enjoy riding sea boats.

Mateo Kovacic Net Worth

In 2023, what will Mateo Kovacic’s salary be?                      

In Jul 2019 Mateo Kovacic signed a contract with Chelsea FC that ends in 2025 that netted him a whopping salary of 5.2 million GBP (£5,200,000) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £14,286 per day and £595 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Mateo Kovacic has an estimated net worth of around 28 million euros (24.6 million pounds), and his market value is about $46.20 million.

‎Mateo Kovacic FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Mateo Kovacic is a 29-year-old central midfielder for Chelsea FC. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 84 with an 84 potential. According to his skillmoves rating, Kovacic has a 4-star rating.

His right foot is the one he prefers to use when shooting. He has a high/high work rate. According to our database, Kovacic is 178 cm tall and weighs 80 kg. Mateo Kovacic plays with the number 8 at the moment.

Club Career

Youth Career

• During his early years, Kovacic played at the LASK Linz academy.
• The Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb scouted Kovacic when he was 13 years old, but his family chose to move to Zagreb instead, where he joined their academy. Ajax, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Bayern Munich were scouting him at that time, but he chose to join the Dinamo Zagreb academy.
• On 31 May 2010, Kovacic returned to the pitch after a lengthy recovery from a serious leg injury, appearing in the final match of the Croatian under-17 academy league, a friendly 5–0 win against RNK Split.

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Dinamo Zagreb

• In October 2010, Kovacic began training with the club’s senior squad under Vahid Halilhodzic, but also played academy league matches for the club.
• A local sports media report stated later that month that Arsenal’s chief scout, Steve Rowley, had arrived in Zagreb to watch him play against Cibalia and Zagreb under-17 matches.
• In Dinamo’s 6–0 win over Hrvatski Dragovoljac on 20 November 2010, Kovacic made his professional league debut, scoring Dinamo’s fourth goal.
• His 16 years and 198 days made him the youngest goalscorer in league history, breaking Dino Spehar’s record set a week earlier when he scored for Osijek aged 16 years and 278 days.
• Dinamo Zagreb won the league title in his first senior season with 7 appearances.

2011–12 Season

• The 2011–12 season saw Kovacic gradually establish himself as a regular first-team player.
• He primarily played as a left midfielder in the 4–2–3–1 formation.
• For the first time in 12 years, he helped the team reach the Champions League group stage at the start of the season.
• In Dinamo’s first game against Real Madrid, being only 17 years old, he started as a starter.
• Dinamo finished its first European season with a goal against Lyon in Zagreb, making him the second youngest Champions League goalscorer ever.
• As a regular starter in the domestic league, he played 25 matches and scored five goals.
• He took over the captaincy from Leandro Cufre during a league match against Lucko.
• Dinamo won their seventh consecutive league title that season after he appeared in 32 domestic league and cup matches.
• The Croatian Cup Final was also won by Osijek at Stadion Maksimir, in which he scored a goal.
• Croatian Football Hope of the Year 2011 was awarded to him in December.

2012–13 Season

• During the club’s qualifying run for the Champions League in 2012–13, he suffered a metatarsal bone injury.
• After returning, he played in Dinamo’s Champions League opener against Porto.
• As part of Dinamo Zagreb’s group stage play, Kovacic played in all six games against Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, and Dynamo Kyiv in 2012–13.
• During the first half of the season, he continued to impress with his mature performances.
• He was nominated in October 2012 for Golden Boy, an award given by sports journalists to the most impressive young player from Europe.
• Dinamo’s board told reporters during the season’s winter break that they are building a new team around Kovacic and another rising star, Alen Halilovic.
• Kovacic, however, was unexpectedly sold to Inter Milan on 30 January 2013.
• As a Dinamo player, Kovacic won two league titles and two Croatian Cup titles, as well as 12 appearances in the Champions League.

Mateo Kovacic At Inter Milan

Kovacic transferred to Inter Milan on 31 January 2013. Inter were reportedly to pay €11 million upfront and €4 million when and if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

When Kovacic arrived, Wesley Sneijder’s number 10 shirt was handed to him.

2012–13 Season

• On 3 February, Kovacic made his Inter Milan debut as a half-time substitute in a Serie A match against Siena.
• Kovacic made his European debut against CFR Cluj at San Siro on 14 February.
• In the 89th minute, he was substituted off and given standing ovations after providing the winning assist for Rodrigo Palacio.
• As Inter progressed to the next round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, he also played the full 90 minutes away from CFR Cluj.
• As Inter lost 1–4 at Fiorentina in the next round of Serie A, Kovacic made his first league start.
• Tottenham Hotspur was Inter’s opponent in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League.
• The next round required a 4–0 win in Milan after a 3–0 loss in London.
• Kovacic started the match as Inter won 4–1 after extra time.
• His composure and playmaking ability earned him ovations once again.
• He was described as a “star for the future” by former Inter manager Andrea Stramaccioni.
• Kovacic started his first Derby d’Italia against Juventus at San Siro on 30 March.
• Kovacic started the action that led to Rodrigo Palacio’s 1–1 equalizer in Juventus’ 1–2 win.
• As a starter, Kovacic provided an assist for Ricky Alvarez’s goal in Inter’s 3–4 loss to Atalanta at San Siro, as well as their 0–2 away win over Sampdoria.
• In the second half of the season, he started all of Inter’s Serie A matches, as the club finished ninth.
• Inter fans awarded him the “Gentleman Revelation of the Year” award in May.

2013–14 Season

• Injuries kept Kovacic out of preseason training, and he made his return just days before his first match of the season against Cittadella at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
• Kovacic was hinted at a new role on the pitch by Inter manager Walter Mazzarri during pre-season interviews.
• Mateo played regularly in the first half of the season, although he struggled to adjust to his new role.
• Kovacic assisted Yuto Nagatomo in the match against Livorno, his first of the season.
• Under manager Andrea Stramaccioni, Kovacic did not start regularly during the 2013–14 season.
• Only eight times did he play the entire 90 minutes in 32 Serie A games.
• Mazzarri’s first choice in the midfield in Inter’s last six matches gave him a chance to regain confidence towards the end of the season.
• Kovacic contributed three assists in Lazio’s 4–1 win over Javier Zanetti on 10 May.

2014–15 Season

• A contract extension was offered to Kovacic in September 2014, after he was subjected to persistent transfer speculation over the summer.
• On 28 August, he scored a hat-trick against Stjarnan in the second leg of the Europa League play-off round.
• In Inter’s 7–0 win over Sassuolo on 14 September 2014, he scored his first league goal and assisted twice.
• In a 1–1 draw with Palermo, he scored the club’s only goal.
• Additionally, he scored a wonder goal in a 2–2 draw against Lazio and a 2–0 win against Chievo.
• He was sent off for a foul on Stephan Lichtsteiner in a 1–1 draw with Juventus on 6 January 2015. Kovacic renewed his Inter contract until June 2019 three days later.

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Mateo Kovacic With Real Madrid

• As a result of Financial Fair Play regulations, Inter had to sell Kovacic to Real Madrid on 16 August 2015.
• The club announced two days later that Kovacic had signed a six-year contract.
• According to Inter’s financial filing, the transfer fee was €29 million.
• Real Madrid unveiled Kovacic as their new player on 19 August at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, wearing the number 16 shirt.
• After Robert Prosinecki, Davor Suker, Robert Jarni, and Luka Modric, Kovacic became Real Madrid’s fifth Croatian player.
• As Real Madrid started the Liga season with a goalless draw at promoted Sporting de Gijon, he made his debut as a 70th-minute substitute for Isco. On 8 December 2015, he scored his first goal in an 8–0 win against Malmo FF.
• Kovacic was sent off for a foul on Joao Cancelo in a 2–2 draw at Valencia on 3 January 2016.
• A total of 34 appearances were made by him during his first season with Los Blancos.
• His use in almost every midfield position was quite frequent by then Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez in the opening months of the season.
• Following Zidane’s replacement of Benítez in early January, Kovacic’s appearances became increasingly infrequent.
• Kovacic was left out of the Frenchman’s starting 11 since he preferred a very defined starting 11 instead of specific lineups for specific opponents.
• Real Madrid won the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League with eight appearances and one goal by him.
• In a 3–0 win over Real Sociedad, Kovacic scored his first Liga goal.
• During the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League and La Liga, he played part-time.
• As Madrid won their third consecutive UEFA Champions League title and 13th overall, Kovacic made six appearances.

Mateo Kovacic Transfer To Chelsea

• Kovacic joined Chelsea on a one-year loan on 8 August 2018.
• He appeared as a second-half substitute in a 3–2 home win against Arsenal on 18 August.
• On 29 May 2019, he started for Chelsea in the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final in Baku, playing until the 78th minute before being replaced by Ross Barkley.
• Kovacic signed a five-year contract with Chelsea on 1 July.
• Frank Lampard turned him into one of Chelsea’s most important players after a disappointing season under Maurizio Sarri.
• Against Valencia in the Champions League, Kovacic scored his first goal for Chelsea on 27 November.
• After a 1–3 loss to Everton on 7 December, he scored his first Premier League goal.
• As Chelsea lost 2–1 to Arsenal in the 2020 FA Cup Final on 1 August 2020, he was controversially sent off for a soft challenge on Granit Xhaka.
• His award as Chelsea Player of the Year was announced on 25 August.
• Chelsea won 6–0 at home against Barnsley in the third round of the EFL Cup on 23 September 2020, marking Kovacic’s 100th appearance for the club.
• Following the appointment of new manager Thomas Tuchel, Kovacic has regained his form from the previous season.
• After sustaining a tendon injury before the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Porto, Kovacic missed Chelsea’s 3–1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in the semi-final.

2021–22 Season

• Kovacic, who had previously won three Champions Leagues, played in Chelsea’s Champions League Final against Manchester City in the 80th minute, despite having previously won three Champions Leagues.
• The club legend Frank Lampard wore the number 8 shirt most prominently during the 2021–22 season when Kovacic switched from his number 17 shirt.
• In a 3–0 win over Aston Villa on 11 September 2021, he assisted Romelu Lukaku and scored.
• Upon recovering from a training injury in early December, Kovacic tested positive for COVID-19.
• Against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 19 December, he returned to the team.
• Chelsea was two goals down when he scored Chelsea’s first goal in a 2–2 home draw with Liverpool on 2 January 2022.
• For this goal, he won the Premier League Goal of the Month and Chelsea Goal of the Season awards.
• In the FA Cup, Kovacic led Chelsea to a 5–1 victory over Chesterfield six days later.

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International Career

• At various youth levels, Kovacic played for the Croatian national team, making his debut against Slovakia in May 2008.
• He has been a regular member of Croatia’s under-19 and under-21 teams since 2011.
• Due to an injury, Kovacic was unable to play in the Croatian senior team match against Switzerland in August 2012.

Mateo Kovacic In 2014 FIFA World Cup

• He was then called up to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
• At the 22 March 2013 qualifier against Serbia, he played alongside Luka Modric instead of the regular team starter, Ognjen Vukojevic.
• In a 1–2 victory over Wales four days later, he came on as a second-half substitute.
• As a result of a string of good chances, Croatia was unable to score in their third match of the campaign, facing Scotland in Zagreb in June.
• As Croatia reached the FIFA World Cup play-offs by taking only one point from its last four qualifiers, Kovacic made two more competitive appearances for Croatia.
• It was Kovacic who started the second and decisive leg of the 2014 FIFA World Cup play-off against Iceland in Zagreb, even though he did not take part in the scoreless first leg. Kovacic provided an assist for the team’s second goal, making it 2–0 on aggregate as they reached the finals.
• Niko Kovacic announced Kovacic as a member of his World Cup squad on 2 June 2014.
• As a starter, he played 60 minutes for Croatia during the opening match of the World Cup, a 3–1 defeat to Brazil at the Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo.
• As Croatia was eliminated in the group stage, he played all the remaining games.
• During his 20th appearance for the team, he scored his first international goal against Gibraltar on 7 June 2015.

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• A 23-man squad including Kovacic was named by Zlatko Dalic on 4 June 2018.
• Croatia won their second group stage match of the tournament 3–0 thanks to an assist from Kovacic to Ivan Rakitic.
• On 15 July, Croatia lost the final 4–2 to France.
• Croatia lost 6–0 to Spain away and drew 0-0 with England at home in its Nations League matches against Spain and England, respectively.
• He played a key role in Croatia’s successful Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
• As Andrej Kramaric was positioned offside, his goal would have been disallowed in a 2–1 win over Wales on 8 June 2019.
• Kovacic was controversially injured by Ben Davies in the build-up to Wales’ goal in the return leg on 13 October.

Mateo Kovacic In 2020–21 Nations League

• The national team’s inefficiency was heavily criticized during the 2020–21 Nations League, especially after Kovacic made an error that resulted in Dejan Kulusevski scoring Croatia’s opening goal against Sweden on 14 November 2020, which ended with a 2–1 loss.
• As a result, Croatia avoided relegation because of a better goal difference than Sweden thanks to a brace he scored against Portugal three days later.

UEFA Euro 2020

• In Dalic’s 26-man squad on 17 May 2021, he started all three games during the group stage of UEFA Euro 2020.
• Croatia finished as runners-up in their group and advanced to the Round of 16 in stark contrast to their Nations League campaign.
• For the first time, Kovacic captained Croatia in a 3–0 Nations League loss to Austria on 3 June 2022.

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Facts About Mateo Kovacic

• During the Yugoslav Wars, Kovacic’s parents moved away from Zabrde near Kotor Varos, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, and settled in Linz, Austria.
• He attends church every Sunday as a devout Roman Catholic.
• Croatian, German, English, Italian, and Spanish are his five languages. Among his football idols, he named Luka Modric.
• Izabel Andrijanic and Kovacic were married in 2017.
• Andrijanic gave birth to their first child, a boy named Ivan, on 12 October 2020. He was christened in July 2021, with Luka Modric as his godfather.
• Along with Croatia teammate Dejan Lovren, he made a cameo appearance in Jakov Sedlar’s 2021 film The Match.
• Kovacic has been described as an excellent dribbler and a great technician. In addition to playing in different midfield positions, he is considered a versatile midfielder.
• In his earlier career at Dinamo Zagreb, he played as an attacking midfielder, but when he joined Inter, he evolved into a deep-lying playmaker under Andrea Stramaccioni, deploying him out wide and also as a central midfielder.
• Often doing his slalom runs, he drops deep to receive the ball and then drives forward.
• He was often used in an advanced position under coach Walter Mazzarri.
• Kovacic has been described as a ‘raging bull’ by former manager Giovanni Trapattoni because he can reach the ball from deep and drive up the pitch like he can reach the ball from deep. Kovacic’s pass completion percentages demonstrate that he distributes the ball well.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Mateo Kovacic worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friend’s efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Mateo Kovacic has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Croatian footballer. Hopefully, Mateo Kovacic’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

At WoodGram, we strive for fairness and accuracy in our biographies. Feel free to contact us or leave a comment below if you found anything fishy in the article on Mateo Kovacic.

Aleksandar Kolarov, born 10 November 1985, is a former Serbian professional football player. Kolarov was predominantly a left-back but could also play anywhere along the left side and as a center-back. He was renowned for his overlapping offensive runs on the wings, his strong left-footed ball-striking ability, and his precision from free kicks. In 2011, he received the Serbian Player of the Year award.

Kolarov started his professional career at Red Star Belgrade, however, he was unsuccessful and switched to ukariki in 2004. He joined OFK Beograd two years later before making his first international move, signing with Lazio in Serie A, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 2009.

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Awards

Lazio

• Coppa Italia: 2008–09
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2009

Manchester City

• Premier League: 2011–12, 2013–14
• FA Cup: 2010–11; runner-up: 2012–13
• Football League Cup: 2013–14, 2015–16
• FA Community Shield: 2012

Inter Milan

• Serie A: 2020–21
• Coppa Italia: 2021–22
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2021

Serbia U21

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2007

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Aleksandar Kolarov Net Worth

The range of Aleksandar Kolarov’s net worth or income is thought to be between €40,000,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Aleksandar Kolarov FIFA 22 Stats

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Aleksandar Kolarov Club Career

Čukarički

• 2004 saw Kolarov, then 18 years old, relocate across Belgrade to ukariki, a team competing in the elite Serbia-Montenegro League.
• He signed a three-year deal, spent the 2003–04 season in the club’s development system, and joined the senior team during the summer of 2004.
• The rookie, who made 27 league games in his first season, made a terrific impression but was unable to save the struggling squad from relegation.
• Kolarov began the 2005–06 season playing for UKARIKI in the second-tier league competition, but he controversially switched to top-tier league side OFK Beograd during the winter break.

OFK Beograd

In February 2006, Kolarov moved to OFK Beograd, where he concluded the season and scored his first league goal.

Lazio

• Kolarov was transferred from OFK Beograd to Italian club Lazio in the summer of 2007 for a price of €925,000.
• Lazio finished third in the Serie A standings the previous season.
• On September 30, 2007, Kolarov scored his first goal for Lazio at the Stadio Oreste Granillo in Reggio Calabria.
• He fired a rocket from 38 meters away to secure a draw against lowly Reggina.
• The 21-year-old Serbian also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time during his first season in Rome, making his debut on October 24, 2007, away against Werder Bremen in a 2-1 triumph.
• Kolarov became Lazio’s first-choice left defender in his second season in Italy after scoring an incredible goal against Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare.

Manchester City

• Kolarov joined Manchester City on July 24, 2010, for a rumoured transfer cost of £16 million, it was revealed.
• Kolarov made his Premier League debut on August 14 at White Hart Lane in a scoreless draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
• In a 4-2 FA Cup victory against Leicester City on January 18, 2011, Kolarov scored his first goal for the team.
• On February 2, 2011, Kolarov scored his first Premier League goal with a free kick in a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City.
• He participated in the whole ninety minutes of City’s 2011 FA Cup victory.
• Kolarov’s importance in the team was diminished after Gal Clichy joined the team in the summer of 2011, and he lost out on first-team opportunities.
• He scored City’s equalizer against Napoli on September 14, 2011, in the team’s opening Champions League group stage encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw for City.
• He started and played the entire 90 minutes as a left defender for Blackburn Rovers on October 1, 2011, in an 0-4 away Premier League triumph at Ewood Park.
• He added a second goal on March 31, 2012, as City rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Sunderland at home and secure a point.
• He completed the 2011–12 Premier League season with 12 league appearances, which was sufficient for a medal as Manchester City won the championship in thrilling fashion on the last day of the regular season.

Roma

• Roma announced on July 22, 2017, that they have paid €5 million to acquire Kolarov for a three-year contract.
• On August 20, Kolarov made his club debut and scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Atalanta.
• He scored in a 3-3 tie with Chelsea on October 18 in the UEFA Champions League.
• He scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Torino four days later.
• Kolarov scored his first goal of the 2018–19 campaign on September 26 in a 4-0 victory over Frosinone.
• He became just the second player in history to score for both teams in a Rome derby on September 29 when he scored in a 3-1 victory over his old club and city rivals Lazio.

Inter Milan

• Kolarov reportedly signed a one-year contract with Inter Milan on September 8, 2020, with a €1.5 million option to extend it for an additional year.

International Career

• Kolarov competed on the victorious Serbia under-21 team that advanced to the Netherlands 2007 U-21 Championships final.
• Kolarov was selected for the UEFA Team of the Tournament as a crucial part of that squad.
• He scored a long-range free kick during the semifinal match against Belgium.
• In addition, he played a significant part in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifications and friendlies.
• He also represented Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Kolarov finally received the Serbian Footballer of the Year title in recognition of a strong 2011.
• Kolarov scored his first goal for Serbia on September 11, 2012, in a 6-1 victory against Wales in a World Cup qualifying match.

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Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, often known as Simy, is a forward for Serie B team Benevento on loan from Salernitana. He was born in Nigeria on May 7, 1992. In 2018, he also participated in national team play for Nigeria. The only African player to lead the league in goals scored in an Italian professional league is Simy (2019–20 Serie B).

He leads Crotone’s all-time scoring list with 66 goals in all competitions. He scored 20 goals in one Serie A season in 2020–21, becoming the only African footballer to do so (Samuel Eto’o scored 20 in 2010–11).

Simy Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo
Nick Name	Simy
Age (as of 2023)	31 years
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Birth Place	Lagos, Nigeria
Date of Birth	7 May 1992
Nationality	Nigerian
Hobbies	Music and Gym
Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse
Children
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Outfitter	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	Crotone
Debut International	Nigeria
Jersey Number	• Nigeria - 25 • Benevento Calcio - 25
Current Team(s)	• Nigeria • Benevento Calcio
Position	Forward
Foot	Right
League level	Second Tier
Caps/Goals	4 / 0
Career Manager/ Player Agent	B.F.P. Sport s.r.l.
Traits	• Power Header • Team Player
Style Of Play	• Likes to play short passes • Likes to do layoffs • Likes to do flick ons • Does not dive into tackles
Strengths	• Finishing
Weakness	• Holding on to the ball
Height and , Weight
Height	• in meters - 1.98 m • in feet inches - 6 ft 6 in
Weight	• in kilograms - 84kg • in pounds - 185lbs
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Nigerian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Wine
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Personal Life

The oldest of three kids is named Simy. His sister is a nurse, while his brother is a physiotherapist. Simy has a son and is a Catholic along with his wife.

During his tenure in Crotone, Simy has received racist hatred on social media, including hopes that his kid “would die of pancreatic cancer.” On March 27, 2021, Vincenzo Voce, the mayor of Crotone, bestowed honorary citizenship on Nwankwo’s son as a statement against racism.

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Simy Net Worth

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Simy FIFA 22 Stats

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Club Career

• He joined Crotone, which had just been promoted to Serie A, in July 2016.
• He finished the 2017–18 season with seven goals, which matched him with Ante Budimir for second-most for the team and put him just one goal behind Marcello Trotta, the leading scorer.
• This includes an iconic overhead goal on April 19, 2018, during a 1-1 draw with champions Juventus.
• However, Crotone would be demoted at the end of the campaign.
• He was able to recover his form and have his finest season since going to Italy, ranking first on his team and sixth overall in goals with fourteen, despite the club struggling to a twelfth-place finish in their return to Serie B.
• In the 2019–20 season, he outperformed this, leading Serie B with twenty goals while assisting his side in being promoted back to Italy’s top division.

Salernitana

• For a cost of €3.50 million, Salernitana fully bought the Simy rights on January 9, 2022.
• Simy signed a season-long loan agreement with Serie B team Parma on January 31, 2022, with the option to purchase.
• Simy relocated to Benevento on loan with a purchase option on September 1, 2022.

International Career

• Simy was summoned to the Nigerian national team’s camp by coach Gernot Rohr on May 25, 2018, in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
• He made his international debut in a 1-1 tie with DR Congo three days later.
• He was included in Nigeria’s final 23-man World Cup squad in June.
• He made his tournament debut against Croatia, entering as a substitute with Nigeria behind 0-2 in the second half.
• He also participated as a substitute in Nigeria’s 1-2 World Cup elimination loss to Argentina.

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