By Aaior K. Comfort

Samu Omorodion made headlines during FC Porto’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League, scoring a brace that secured a point for his team. Here are seven key facts about the promising striker:

Birthplace
Born in Melilla, Spain, to Nigerian parents, Samu Omorodion later moved to Seville as a child.

Club Debut
Omorodion made his senior debut for Recreativo Granada in March 2022 against Marchamalo, despite the team suffering a 2-1 loss. Seven months later, he scored his first senior goal, equalizing for Granada in a 1-1 draw against El Ejido.

Alaves’ Top Scorer
Last season, Omorodion was the top scorer for Alaves in La Liga, netting 8 goals. He added to his tally with goals for Granada, totaling 9 league goals.

Current Release Clause
His current club, Porto, has set a hefty release clause of €100 million, reflecting his rising value in European football.

Career Goals
Omorodion has played for several clubs, including Recreativo Granada, Granada, Atletico Madrid, Alaves, and now Porto, amassing 34 goals in 78 appearances.

Goals This Season
In the ongoing season, he has scored 4 goals in 4 league matches for Porto, bringing his total to 7 goals in 6 games across all competitions.

National Team Eligibility
Omorodion is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Spain. He has played for Spain at the youth level and participated in the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he helped Spain secure a gold medal with a 5-3 victory over host nation France.

Samu Omorodion is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young talents in football today, with a bright future ahead.