Samuel Kalu

Samuel Kalu (born 26 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as winger for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux and the Nigeria national team.

Club Career

Samuel Kalu started his football career at GBS Academy in Jos, Nigeria. In 2015, he signed with AS Trencin, a partner club with GBS Academy at the time. After his impressive displays in the Slovak League with Trencin, he joined KAA Gent in 2017. His spell in Belgium was successful and in the summer of 2018 he signed for French top division club Bordeaux. He was handed the number 10 jersey on arrival.

AS Trencin

On 9 December 2015, Kalu signed a two-year contract with the Slovak side AS Trencin. He made his professional debut for Trencin against Slovan Bratislava on 27 February 2016.

Gent

On 4 January 2017, he was transferred to Belgium top division club KAA Gent.

Bordeaux

On 6 August 2018, Kalu signed for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, signing a five-year contract.

On 15 August 2021, Kalu collapsed in a game against Marseille. He was able to get up and walk off the pitch with his teammates’ help while holding an ice pack against his head. 8 minutes later, he was substituted off for Remi Oudin.

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