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All you need to know about Samuel Chukwueze including profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures and latest news.
Samuel Chukwueze biography
Samuel Chukwueze was born in Abia State, Nigeria on May 22, 1999, and plays football professionally for Spanish club Villarreal and the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles.
He was born in the Umuahia area and grew up with his family including his parents and two siblings, a boy and a girl.
Chukwueze took up football early and was already playing when he was only eight years old. According to him, Nigerian footballing legend Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha was a source of inspiration for him during his childhood years.
He revealed that his family were opposed to the idea of him playing football earlier in his life as they were intent on him focusing on his education.
Good thing Chukwueze was eventually allowed to follow his dream and play football because he is currently one of the best Nigerian players in the world right now.
He burst into the limelight at the 2015 U17 World Cup, where he starred on the wing and caught the attention of the world, with the Spanish side.
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Villarreal beat off competition for his signature when he joined their youth setup in 2017 from local side Diamond Football Academy.
After being initially assigned to the club's Juvenil A squad, Chukwueze made his senior debut with the reserves on 15 April 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 Segunda Division B away draw against CE Sabadell FC.
Chukwueze made his first-team debut on 20 September 2018 in a 2–2 home draw against Rangers in the UEFA Europa League and has played a key role for the Yellow Submarine.
He has since matured into a pacey and tricky winger, with the ability to impact games with goals and assists. He has also featured for the Super Eagles of Nigeria on several occasions, becoming a mainstay in the side.
Samuel Chukwueze Profile
Full name: Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
Birth date: May 22, 1999
Nationality: Nigeria
Place of birth: Umuahia, Nigeria
Age: 24 years old (as of June 2023)
Current club: Villarreal CF
Height: 5 ft 8'in
Marital status: Single
Salary: £22,000 per week
Net worth: £17 million
Instagram: @chukwuezesamuel8
Twitter: @chukwueze_8
Samuel Chukwueze Career
Chukwueze came into the limelight after the 2015 U17 World Cup. Having been at Diamond Football Academy for about five years, Chukwueze signed for Villarreal in 2017, joining their B team before being promoted to the first team.
The then-19-year-old signed a senior contract on November 1, 2018, which made him a first-team player and his current deal runs through till June 2024.
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He made his league debut against Levante on 5 November 2018, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw at the Ceramica.
Perhaps his biggest moment at Villarreal so far was his goal against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, where his goal sealed Villarreal's first appearance in a Champions League semifinal, although they would lose out to Liverpool eventually.
He is currently enjoying a stellar season for the Yellow Submarine with 13 goals and 11 assists for the club in 49 games across all competitions, making it his most prolific campaign so far.
He was a part of the Villarreal team that won the Europa League title in the 2020/21 season as he played 11 times and scored once in the competition that season en route to his only senior professional trophy so far.
The only other trophy Chukwueze has won was the 2015 under-17 FIFA World Cup in which he contributed three goals and assists each in seven games to lead Nigeria to her fifth title at that level.
The teenager won the bronze boot at the tournament as the third-highest scorer with three goals behind Germany’s Johannes Eggestein and fellow Nigerian star Victor Osimhen who scored a whopping 10 goals.
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Samuel Chukwueze Salary & Contract
Chukwueze signed a new deal at Villarreal around 2020, and became one of the highest-paid players at the club, earning around £22,000 a week.
Before then, he was not earning as much, as he had just been promoted from Villareal B. Annually, Chukwueze earns around £1,144,000.
Samuel Chukwueze Net Worth
Being one of the highest-paid players at Villareal, Samuel Chukwueze earns about £1,144,000 every year.
Chukwueze is signed to Roc Nation, after penning a deal in 2019 that would see him being represented by the managing agency.
Samuel Chukwueze Wife/Girlfriend
Samuel Chukwueze is not married. However, in 2021, he confirmed that he was in a relationship.
However, It is not known what his current relationship status is.
Samuel Chukwueze House & Cars
There is no verifiable information with regards to houses or properties he owns, as he rarely posts about them. However, it is rumoured he has an apartment in Spain and Nigeria.
Samuel Chukwueze FIFA 23/E-Football (PES 23) Ratings
Samuel Chukwueze has a rating of 79 on FIFA 23. He also has a potential of 85 and plays as an RM.
Chukwueze has skill moves of 4 and 2 for his weak foot, with a High/Low work rate. His highest attributes are his acceleration (92), dribbling (87), sprint speed (86) and agility (86).
On E-Football (PES), Chukwueze plays as a WF, SS and CF, with an overall rating of 78 and a max overall rating of 89. His best attributes are his top speed (89), explosive power (88) and dribble accuracy (86).
Samuel Chukwueze Social Media
Chukwueze has both Twitter and Instagram pages. His Twitter handle is @chukwueze_8 and his Instagram handle is @chukwuezesamuel8.
He is not very active on social media though as he has only tweeted 78 times since opening the account in 2016 and he has just over 80 thousand followers.
Chukwueze has 1.1 million followers on his Instagram page with just 21 posts, all of which are pictures of himself on and off the pitch.
Samuel Chukwueze Super Eagles Career
Chukwueze made his debut for Nigeria in November 2018 in a friendly match against Uganda which ended 0-0. In 2019, Nigeria had both the U20 World Cup and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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With the aim of protecting one of their starlets, Villarreal stated that he could only play one tournament and he chose to play at the 2019 AFCON.
For the Super Eagles, he has made 24 appearances since his debut in 2018, scoring 4 goals. He was also a crucial member of the team that made the semifinals at the 2019 AFCON, ultimately winning the bronze medal.
His most crucial contribution came against South Africa at the 2019 AFCON. He opened the scoring with a beautiful run into the box and released a ferocious shot into the bottom corner to give Nigeria the lead.
Samuel Chukwueze Latest News
Before signing for Villareal, Chukwueze had been linked with Arsenal, with rumours that he had undergone a medical to sign a 4-year contract, while he was 16.
However, the move did not materialize. He was also rumoured to be the subject of a £30m bid from Liverpool in January 2020.
With just one year on his contract, Chukwueze is expected to leave Villarreal soon who may look to sell him this summer or risk losing him for free in a year.
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