Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze

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.

Xtra rating
1747
Global rank
1136
Updated: 10 June 2026
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
2026 1 10 0 0 0 0
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: Midfielder
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Portugal
    2 - 1
    10 Jun 2026
    ⏱ 10’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Nigeria
    Portugal
    Nigeria
    Friendlies
    Wolves
    1 - 1
    17 May 2026
    ⏱ 13’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Fulham
    Wolves
    Fulham
    Premier League - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
    Fulham
    0 - 1
    09 May 2026
    ⏱ 62’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Bournemouth
    Fulham
    Bournemouth
    Premier League - Craven Cottage, London, England
    Arsenal
    3 - 0
    02 May 2026
    ⏱ 64’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6
    Fulham
    Arsenal
    Fulham
    Premier League - Emirates Stadium, London, England
    Fulham
    1 - 0
    25 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 76’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 7.2
    Aston Villa
    Fulham
    Aston Villa
    Premier League - Craven Cottage, London, England
    Brentford
    0 - 0
    18 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 26’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Fulham
    Brentford
    Fulham
    Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, Middlesex, England
    Liverpool
    2 - 0
    11 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 8’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.2
    Fulham
    Liverpool
    Fulham
    Premier League - Anfield, Liverpool, England
    Fulham
    3 - 1
    21 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 30’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.6
    Burnley
    Fulham
    Burnley
    Premier League - Craven Cottage, London, England
    Nottingham Forest
    0 - 0
    15 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 31’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.2
    Fulham
    Nottingham Forest
    Fulham
    Premier League - Wembley Stadium, London, England
    Fulham
    0 - 1
    08 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 91’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.9
    Southampton
    Fulham
    Southampton
    FA Cup - Craven Cottage, London, England

    Teams

    Fulham
    Years: 2025
    AC Milan
    Years: 2023-2024
    Nigeria
    Years: 2018-2026
    Villarreal
    Years: 2018-2022
    Villarreal II
    Years: 2017
    Nigeria U17
    Years: 2015

    Transfers

    29 Jun 2026
    Return from loan
    Fulham
    AC Milan
    01 Sep 2025
    Loan
    AC Milan
    Fulham
    27 Jul 2023
    € 20M
    Villarreal
    AC Milan

    Injuries & Sidelined

    Pelvis Injury
    …
    From: 16 May 2025 To: 23 May 2025 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 31 Dec 2024 To: 03 Feb 2025 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 31 Dec 2024 To: 25 Jan 2025 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 12 Oct 2024 To: 17 Oct 2024 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 12 May 2024 To: 30 Jun 2024 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 16 Oct 2023 To: 06 Nov 2023 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 26 Mar 2022 To: 05 Apr 2022 Team
    Hip/Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 10 Aug 2021 To: 16 Oct 2021 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 07 May 2021 To: 25 May 2021 Team
    Hernia
    …
    From: 18 Jan 2021 To: 17 Feb 2021 Team
    No injury records for this player.

    Honors

    S. Chukwueze
    × 1
    Won in: 2020-2021