Paul Onuachu

Paul Onuachu, full name Ebere Paul Onuachu, is a professional Nigerian footballer who primarily plays as a striker. He is known for his formidable physical presence, standing at 2.01 meters (6 ft 7 in) tall, and his goal-scoring prowess in European leagues, establishing himself as a prominent Nigerian international.Early Life and Education Paul Onuachu was born on May 28, 1994, in Owerri, Nigeria. Information regarding his childhood education is not extensively documented in public sources, but his early dedication to football led him to pursue a professional career from a young age.Career Progression Onuachu began his senior career in 2012 in Europe with the Danish club FC Midtjylland. During his tenure with Midtjylland from 2012 to 2019, he made 134 appearances and scored 51 goals. This period included a loan spell in 2015 with Vejle Boldklub, where he registered 5 goals in 13 appearances. His consistent performance in Denmark paved the way for a move to a higher-profile league. In August 2019, Onuachu signed with Genk, the reigning Belgian Pro League champions at the time. His time at Genk marked a significant increase in his profile, where he became one of the league's most effective strikers, scoring 79 goals in 114 appearances between 2019 and 2023. Following his success in Belgium, he moved to Southampton in the Premier League. In the 2023–2024 season, he was loaned to Trabzonspor, a move that was later finalized. He has been playing for Trabzonspor since 2025.Major Achievements Onuachu has accumulated several major individual and club honors, particularly during his time in Belgium. His most notable achievements include: * **Belgian First Division A Top Goalscorer:** 2020–21 * **Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year:** 2020–21 * **Belgian Golden Shoe:** 2021 * **Belgian First Division A Team of the Year:** 2020–21 * **Ebony Shoe:** 2021 (Awarded to the best African player in the Belgian league).Internationally, Onuachu represents the Nigeria national team, having earned 30 caps and scored 4 goals since his debut in 2019. He was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Current Status Paul Onuachu currently plays for Trabzonspor and holds the position of striker. He maintains a significant social media presence, notably on Instagram under the handle @paulexonuachu, where he has over 200,000 followers.