SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

PAUL ONUACHU
PAUL ONUACHU
PAUL ONUACHU
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Number
#16
Nationality
Nigeria
Team
NIGERIA (World Cup 2018)
Coach
GERNOT ROHR
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 6 4 2 3 6 5 30 2.3 £1.3M

Player: Paul Onuachu

  • Full name: Paul Onuachu
  • Date of birth: May 28, 1994
  • Place of birth: Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Position: Striker (centre-forward)
  • Height: 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected highlights):

  • Early career with local Nigerian sides before moving to Europe.
  • Midtjylland (Denmark) — Breakthrough club where he became top scorer in the Danish Superliga (notably 2019–20 season). Won the Danish Superliga with Midtjylland.
  • Genk (Belgium) — Continued prolific scoring in the Belgian First Division A after a transfer from Midtjylland.
  • Had loan spells and later moves including (as of 2024) spells in England and Turkey; exact current club may change with transfers.

International career:

  • Represents Nigeria at senior level (the Super Eagles).
  • Made his senior international debut in 2019.
  • Featured in FIFA World Cup qualifying and Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches; included in squads for major tournaments depending on selection cycles.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Target man with exceptional height and aerial ability; strong at hold-up play.
  • Clinical finishing inside the box; good positioning and penalty-box threat.
  • Effective on crosses and set pieces due to physical presence.

Notable achievements:

  • Danish Superliga top scorer (2019–20) with FC Midtjylland.
  • Domestic league title(s) with Midtjylland.
  • Established reputation as one of Nigeria's prominent strikers in Europe during his peak seasons.

Current status note: Club affiliation and recent statistics can change with transfers and seasons. For the most current club, appearances and goal tallies, consult live sources such as official club websites, league databases, or reputable sports databases.