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Height
90
Shirt
28 years
Aug 26, 1997
Right
Preferred foot
Nigeria
Country
€771.6K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Left Winger
Others
Attacking Midfielder
AM
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches78%Shot attempts100%Goals47%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions45%
Transfer value: €771.6K
Highest: €10.6M(Dec 31, 2019)
€11M
€8M
€5.3M
€2.7M
€0

First Professional League 2025/2026

2
Goals
1
Assists
13
Started
23
Matches
1,271
Minutes played
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 25

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0

May 16

Cherno More Varna
W5-0
0
0
0
0
0

May 12

Arda Kardzhali
L1-2
90
0
0
0
0

May 9

Cherno More Varna
L2-0
90
0
0
1
0

May 3

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
L0-2
90
0
0
1
0

Apr 26

Arda Kardzhali
W0-2
77
0
0
0
0

Apr 8

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0

Apr 4

Spartak Varna
W5-0
76
2
0
0
0

Mar 20

Slavia Sofia
W0-1
90
0
0
0
0

Mar 14

Botev Vratsa
L1-3
90
0
0
0
0
Botev Plovdiv

May 25

First Professional League ECL Group
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
2-1
90‎’‎
-

May 16

First Professional League ECL Group
Cherno More Varna
5-0
Bench

May 12

First Professional League ECL Group
Arda Kardzhali
1-2
90‎’‎
-

May 9

First Professional League ECL Group
Cherno More Varna
2-0
90‎’‎
-

May 3

First Professional League ECL Group
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0-2
90‎’‎
-
2025/2026

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About

Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a left winger for Botev Plovdiv, born on August 26, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Samuel Kalu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 First Professional League season, Samuel Kalu has recorded 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,271 minutes, 3 yellow cards.

Samuel Kalu scores highly on Goals, Assists, and Minutes compared to left wingers in the First Professional League.

Samuel Kalu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Samuel Kalu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv alongside Emil Naydenov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Noga, Nikola Soldo, Gabriel Zlatanov, Nikola Iliev, Todor Nedelev, Aleksa Maras, Emerson Rodríguez, Pedro Igor, Samuil Tsonov, Carlos Algarra, Nikolay Minkov, Antoine Conté, Nikolay Prandzhev, Enock Kwateng, Ifenna Dorgu, Bryan Hein, Henrique Jocú, Daniel Naumov, Franklin Chagas, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Zakaria Tindano, Ivaylo Videv, Carlos Meotti, Edson Silva, Lucas Araújo, Simeon Petrov, and Williams Chimezie. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Samuel Kalu's career has also included time at Watford, Lausanne, Bordeaux, Gent, and Trencin.

On the international stage, Samuel Kalu has represented Nigeria.

Samuel Kalu is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Femi Azeez, Kenneth Igboke, Michael Atata, Ochobi Elias, Owen Oseni, Samson Tijani, Tijani Al Ameen, Tosin Oyedokun, Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Bewene, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Philip Otele, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Victor Osimhen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Tochukwu Nnadi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, Rafiu Durosinmi, Moses Simon, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Maduka Okoye, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Oluehi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Christy Ucheibe, Sikiratu Isah, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Michelle Alozie, Rachael Unachukwu, and Chioma Okafor. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Samuel Kalu has won 2 titles: 1. liga (2015/2016) and Cup (2015/2016) with Trencin.

Samuel Kalu has competed in First Professional League, Super League, Championship, Premier League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Europa League, and First Division A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Samuel Kalu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Samuel Kalu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches78%Shot attempts100%Goals47%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions45%

Career

Senior career

Botev Plovdiv (free agent)Sep 2025 - now
24
3
21
3
13
0
86
10
55
11
44
7

National team

10
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Trencin

Slovakia
1
1. liga(15/16)
1
Cup(15/16)

News

About

Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a left winger for Botev Plovdiv, born on August 26, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Samuel Kalu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 First Professional League season, Samuel Kalu has recorded 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,271 minutes, 3 yellow cards.

Samuel Kalu scores highly on Goals, Assists, and Minutes compared to left wingers in the First Professional League.

Samuel Kalu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Samuel Kalu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv alongside Emil Naydenov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Noga, Nikola Soldo, Gabriel Zlatanov, Nikola Iliev, Todor Nedelev, Aleksa Maras, Emerson Rodríguez, Pedro Igor, Samuil Tsonov, Carlos Algarra, Nikolay Minkov, Antoine Conté, Nikolay Prandzhev, Enock Kwateng, Ifenna Dorgu, Bryan Hein, Henrique Jocú, Daniel Naumov, Franklin Chagas, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Zakaria Tindano, Ivaylo Videv, Carlos Meotti, Edson Silva, Lucas Araújo, Simeon Petrov, and Williams Chimezie. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Samuel Kalu's career has also included time at Watford, Lausanne, Bordeaux, Gent, and Trencin.

On the international stage, Samuel Kalu has represented Nigeria.

Samuel Kalu is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Femi Azeez, Kenneth Igboke, Michael Atata, Ochobi Elias, Owen Oseni, Samson Tijani, Tijani Al Ameen, Tosin Oyedokun, Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Bewene, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Philip Otele, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Victor Osimhen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Tochukwu Nnadi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, Rafiu Durosinmi, Moses Simon, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Maduka Okoye, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Oluehi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Christy Ucheibe, Sikiratu Isah, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Michelle Alozie, Rachael Unachukwu, and Chioma Okafor. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Samuel Kalu has won 2 titles: 1. liga (2015/2016) and Cup (2015/2016) with Trencin.

Samuel Kalu has competed in First Professional League, Super League, Championship, Premier League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Europa League, and First Division A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Samuel Kalu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Samuel Kalu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.