Player name: Nwankwo Simy

Full name: Simy Nwankwo

• Nationality: Nigeria
• Position: Striker (Centre-forward)
• Date of birth: 7 November 1992
• Place of birth: Omoku, Nigeria

Club career (highlights):

• Early career in Nigeria with youth sides before moving to Europe.
• Played in Portugal for clubs including Portimonense and Gil Vicente.
• Joined Italian side FC Crotone in 2015. Became Crotone’s leading striker and their all-time top scorer, starring in Serie B and Serie A seasons.
• Scored prolifically for Crotone, including a standout 2017–18 Serie A campaign where he was the club’s key attacking player during their time in the top flight.
• Left Crotone in 2020 to sign for Serie A club Cagliari (initially on loan with obligation), and later had further moves including spells on loan back in Italy and abroad.

International career:

• Made his debut for the Nigeria national team (Super Eagles) in 2017.
• Included in Nigeria’s squads for competitive matches and friendlies; scored for the national team in international appearances.

Style of play & strengths:

• Powerful centre-forward with good physical strength and hold-up play.
• Strong aerial ability and an eye for goal; effective at finishing chances in the box.
• Work rate and ability to lead the line for teams relying on him as their main striker.

Notable facts:

• All-time top scorer in FC Crotone history, a club legend for his goals and loyalty during several seasons.
• One of the more prominent Nigerian forwards in Italian football during his peak years at Crotone.

Current status (as of last known update): After his successful spell at Crotone, Simy moved on to other clubs (including Cagliari). For his latest club and statistics, please check an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site, as transfers and squad statuses can change frequently.