Player: Frank Onyeka

• Full name: Frank Onyeka
• Date of birth: 1 January 1998
• Place of birth: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

• Early career: Came through the Heartland/FC Ebedei youth pathway in Nigeria before moving to Denmark.
• FC Midtjylland: Joined Midtjylland in 2017. Developed into a key defensive-minded midfielder known for ball-winning, pressing and progressive carries out of midfield. Won domestic honours with the club and featured in Danish Superliga and UEFA club competitions while at Midtjylland.
• Transfer to Brentford: In January 2021 Onyeka moved to Brentford FC in the English Premier League, where he continued to play as a combative holding midfielder, providing energy, interceptions and forward driving runs.

International career:

• Represented Nigeria at senior level. Called up for competitive fixtures and tournaments, contributing defensively and in transition play.

Playing style and strengths:

• Strong positional sense and work rate as a defensive midfielder.
• Good at pressing, interceptions and breaking up opposition play.
• Comfortable carrying the ball forward and making progressive passes to start attacks.
• Physicality and stamina suited to high-intensity systems.

Notable facts:

• Part of the Midtjylland side that produced several Nigerian talents through its partnership with FC Ebedei.
• Made the step up from the Danish league to the English Premier League with Brentford, highlighting his development at Midtjylland.

Latest status (as of last known update): Playing for Brentford in the English Premier League and a Nigeria international. For the most current club, appearances and stats, consult a live sports database or the club’s official site.