Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (25- 21) : Liverpool, Sunderland, Charlton Athletic Superkids Named
Published: October 14, 2016In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian
youngsters, we reveal numbers 25-21. All players yet to celebrate their
24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.
25) Kevin Akpoguma (1899 Hoffenheim, on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf)
Age : 21
Market Value : €1,500,000
Comments : Akpoguma was lacking game time at Hoffenheim and was farmed out on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorfto increase his chances of playing on a regular basis.
The rugged central defender has aerial and physical presence, and is blessed with leadership skills. The Nigerian Federation are understood to be keeping tabs on the German youth international .
24) Joel Asoro ( Sunderland )
Age : 17
Market Value : €4,000,000
Comments : Swedish-born Asoro is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to play in the Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days. He is versatile, can play in midfield and attack.
After a year in England, he is on the wanted list of several European powerhouses, with the likes of Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, AC Milan among others reportedly monitoring his progress.
23) Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool)
Age : 19
Market Value : €3,000,000
Comments : Has all the attributes of a modern day winger- pacy, good dribbling skills and has the ability to pick out a pass. He created 15 chances in the Championship during his loan spell at Wolves last season.
If Ojo returns to full fitness and impress Jurgen Klopp in Cup games, it is envisaged that he would fully be part of the first team next season.
22) Ademola Lookman (Charlton Athletic)
Age : 18
Market Value : €5,000,000
Comments : Regarded as one of the top youngsters in League One. Promoted to the Addicks first team in 2015, Lookman ended the season with five goals from twenty-four appearances and was named the LFE Apprentice of the Year for the Championship at The Football League Awards .
Pacy and a good dribbler, he has all the skills tailor-made to succeed at a big Premier League club. The England U20 international is on the wishlist of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Southampton.
21) Moses Odubajo ( Hull City)
Age : 23
Market Value : €5,000,000
Comments : Odubajo would have been in the spotlight at the Olympic Games for the Nigerian U23 national team but turned down the opportunity, ignoring the long-term injury he suffered during pre-season.
The Leyton Orient product has all the qualities of a modern day fullback. Very fast with good dribbling skills having initially started off as a winger.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : uefa.com
25) Kevin Akpoguma (1899 Hoffenheim, on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf)
Age : 21
Market Value : €1,500,000
Comments : Akpoguma was lacking game time at Hoffenheim and was farmed out on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorfto increase his chances of playing on a regular basis.
The rugged central defender has aerial and physical presence, and is blessed with leadership skills. The Nigerian Federation are understood to be keeping tabs on the German youth international .
24) Joel Asoro ( Sunderland )
Age : 17
Market Value : €4,000,000
Comments : Swedish-born Asoro is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to play in the Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days. He is versatile, can play in midfield and attack.
After a year in England, he is on the wanted list of several European powerhouses, with the likes of Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, AC Milan among others reportedly monitoring his progress.
23) Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool)
Age : 19
Market Value : €3,000,000
Comments : Has all the attributes of a modern day winger- pacy, good dribbling skills and has the ability to pick out a pass. He created 15 chances in the Championship during his loan spell at Wolves last season.
If Ojo returns to full fitness and impress Jurgen Klopp in Cup games, it is envisaged that he would fully be part of the first team next season.
22) Ademola Lookman (Charlton Athletic)
Age : 18
Market Value : €5,000,000
Comments : Regarded as one of the top youngsters in League One. Promoted to the Addicks first team in 2015, Lookman ended the season with five goals from twenty-four appearances and was named the LFE Apprentice of the Year for the Championship at The Football League Awards .
Pacy and a good dribbler, he has all the skills tailor-made to succeed at a big Premier League club. The England U20 international is on the wishlist of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Southampton.
21) Moses Odubajo ( Hull City)
Age : 23
Market Value : €5,000,000
Comments : Odubajo would have been in the spotlight at the Olympic Games for the Nigerian U23 national team but turned down the opportunity, ignoring the long-term injury he suffered during pre-season.
The Leyton Orient product has all the qualities of a modern day fullback. Very fast with good dribbling skills having initially started off as a winger.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : uefa.com
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