Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze attacks space from the left, darting runs beyond the line to pin centre-backs. Chukwueze drives at defenders with pace. Chukwueze thrives in wide areas. Chukwueze rose from Villarreal's breakthrough in 2018 to win the Europa League with Villarreal in 2020/21. His loan to Fulham in 2025/26 marked a turning point, delivering 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 games. Chukwueze operates as an inverted right winger, checks short then spins in behind, linking play with one-touch layoffs. He presses high to force turnovers from the front. On Nigeria counterattacks, Chukwueze creates separation and threats on the back post.
Country of Birth
Nigeria
Preferred Foot
N/A
Agent
InterLex Sport
Latest Signing Fee
On Loan
Date of Birth
22 May 1999
Position
Forward
Shoes
N/A
Wage
N/A
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 9 | 614 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 2025 | 29 | 1395 | 3 | 6 | 0.19 | 0.39 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1582 | 6 | 5 | 0.34 | 0.28 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1886 | 4 | 3 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| 2022 | 51 | 3317 | 11 | 9 | 0.3 | 0.24 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1976 | 8 | 3 | 0.36 | 0.14 |
| 2020 | 40 | 2206 | 5 | 7 | 0.2 | 0.29 |
| 2019 | 47 | 2641 | 5 | 3 | 0.17 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 38 | 2412 | 8 | 3 | 0.3 | 0.11 |
| 2017 | 11 | 788 | 2 | 0 | 0.23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1070 | 6 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis Season 2025
Role: MidfielderTop attributes (percentile)
Recent Matches
Serie A - Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milano, Italy
UEFA Europa League - Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim, Austria
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
Teams
Transfers
29 Jun 2026
Return from loan
Fulham
AC Milan
01 Sep 2025
Loan
AC Milan
Fulham
27 Jul 2023
€ 20M
Villarreal
AC Milan
Honors
