AHMED MUSA
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 1.0 | £3.5M |
Name: Ahmed Musa
Nationality: Nigeria
Date of Birth: 14 October 1992
Place of Birth: Jos, Nigeria
Position: Forward / Winger
Height: 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Club Career (selected highlights):
- Wikki Tourists (Nigeria) — Early professional development
- Kano Pillars (Nigeria) — Domestic breakthrough
- VfL Bochum (Germany, on loan) — 2010–2011
- CSKA Moscow (Russia) — 2012–2016; 2018–2019 (major spells; won domestic titles and appeared in UEFA competitions)
- Leicester City (England) — 2016–2018 (Premier League; notable transfer to the English top flight)
- Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia) — 2019–2020
- Fatih Karagümrük (Turkey) — 2020–2021
- Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) — 2022–2023
- National League and later clubs: Continued playing at club level after Kaizer Chiefs, including returns to Nigeria
Nigeria National Team:
- Senior Debut: 2010
- Caps/Goals: Over 100 caps and more than 15 goals (long-serving member of the Super Eagles; figures vary with ongoing career)
- Tournaments: Represented Nigeria at multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018). He scored in the 2014 World Cup and was notable as one of Nigeria's key attackers.
- Achievements: Part of Nigeria squads that finished third in AFCON 2019; contributed to Olympic gold qualification and youth-level successes earlier in his career.
Playing Style: Quick, direct winger/forward known for pace, dribbling and willingness to take on defenders. Also deployed as a striker when required. Works in wide areas to provide goals and assists.
Notable Facts:
- One of Nigeria's most-capped players and among few Nigerians to exceed 100 international appearances.
- First Nigerian to score in a FIFA World Cup match since 2010s continuity; scored twice in the 2014 World Cup group stage.
- Has played in top leagues across Europe, Asia and Africa, giving him broad international experience.
Current Status: Active professional (club affiliation and statistics may change with transfers). For the latest club and season statistics, consult current club or federation sources.