Paul Onuachu is a giant, prolific striker whose aerial dominance and eye for goal have made him a serial scorer across Europe. A record-breaking marksman in Belgium with Genk, the towering Nigeria forward has continued to fire in goals in Turkey with Trabzonspor after a spell in the Premier League with Southampton.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paul Onuachu |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Date of Birth | 28 May 1994 |
| Latest club | Trabzonspor |
| League | Süper Lig (TUR) |
| Position | Forward |
| Market value | €10.00m |
Playing style: A towering aerial finisher
Standing over two metres tall, Onuachu is a classic target man who dominates in the air and finishes clinically.
- 📏 Aerial dominance: His remarkable height makes him a huge threat from crosses.
- 🎯 Finishing: A natural goalscorer with an excellent conversion record.
- 💪 Target man: Holds the ball up and brings teammates into play.
- ⚽ Goal record: Broke the Belgian league’s single-season scoring record.
- 🦶 Underrated feet: More technically capable than his frame suggests.
Career: A prolific journey across Europe
Onuachu’s goals have taken him from Denmark to Belgium, England and Turkey over a long and productive career.
Danish and Belgian success
Onuachu began his European career at Midtjylland in Denmark, where he won the league title and scored consistently. A move to Genk in Belgium followed, where in 2020-21 he broke the Belgian top-flight single-season scoring record with 33 league goals, one of the most prolific campaigns in the league’s history.
His goalscoring made him a wanted man, and in January 2023 he joined Southampton in the Premier League for a club-record fee.
England and a Turkish revival
Onuachu’s time at Southampton was disrupted by the club’s relegation, and he moved on to Turkey. At Trabzonspor he rediscovered his best form, scoring prolifically in the Süper Lig and re-establishing himself as one of the most effective target men around.
His goals in Turkey attracted interest from clubs across the region, confirming that, in the right system, the towering Nigerian remains a guaranteed source of goals.
| Team (Appea.) | Goals |
|---|---|
| Midtjylland (150) | 60 |
| Genk (120) | 85 |
| Southampton (24) | 5 |
| Trabzonspor (60) | 40 |
International career: A Super Eagles option
Onuachu has represented Nigeria across several years, offering the Super Eagles a different physical profile up front. His prolific club form has repeatedly earned him call-ups, providing a towering aerial alternative in attack.
Competing with the likes of Taiwo Awoniyi and other forwards for a starting role, he has remained a useful weapon for Nigeria, particularly when the team needs a focal point in the box.
| Competition (Stage) | MP (Goal) |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
Clubs journey: Denmark, Belgium, England and Turkey
Onuachu’s career has taken him across Denmark, Belgium, England and Turkey, with his record-breaking Genk years the highlight of a prolific career.
One of the most reliable goalscorers Nigeria has produced in recent years, the towering striker continues to find the net wherever he plays.
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 2012–2019 | Midtjylland |
| 2019–2023 | Genk |
| 2023–2024 | Southampton |
| 2024–Present | Trabzonspor |