Ebenezer Akinsanmiro is a energetic, ball-winning midfielder who left the Nigerian league for Inter Milan and a rapid rise through Italian football. A Scudetto squad member as a teenager, the Lagos-born prospect earned regular minutes on loan before a permanent move to Pisa and a senior Super Eagles debut, marking himself out as one of Nigeria’s most promising young midfielders.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ebenezer Ajodun Akinsanmiro |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Date of Birth | 25 November 2004 |
| Latest club | Pisa SC |
| League | Serie B (ITA) |
| Position | Central midfielder |
| Market value | €6.00m |
Playing style: A tireless, combative midfielder
A mobile 1.84m midfielder, Akinsanmiro is a modern all-rounder able to play several central and attacking roles.
- 🧱 Ball-winning: Racks up tackles, interceptions and recoveries, earning comparisons to elite defensive midfielders.
- 🏃 Engine: Covers ground box-to-box and presses relentlessly.
- 🔀 Versatility: Comfortable as a defensive, central or attacking midfielder, even out wide.
- 🧠 Composure: Calm in possession with tidy, progressive passing.
- 📈 Ceiling: Rated as one of Serie A’s brightest young midfielders.
Career: From Remo Stars to the San Siro
Akinsanmiro’s rise took him from the Nigerian league to Inter Milan and then, via loans, to regular first-team football in Italy’s top two divisions.
A breakthrough at Remo Stars
Akinsanmiro began his professional career at Remo Stars FC, helping the Ogun State club win promotion to the Nigerian top flight. His performances and a standout showing at the Viareggio youth tournament earned a move to Inter Milan in January 2023, for a modest fee that would prove a bargain.
At Inter he progressed through the Primavera and made his Serie A debut in February 2024, coming off the bench against Lecce. He was part of the squad that won the 2023-24 Scudetto, albeit in a fringe role.
Loans, a Pisa move and a bright future
With Inter’s midfield stacked with stars, Akinsanmiro was loaned to Sampdoria in Serie B, where regular minutes accelerated his development. He then joined newly promoted Pisa on loan, testing himself in Serie A.
Pisa triggered a permanent transfer worth a reported €7m in 2026 — around fourteen times what Inter had paid — even as the club dropped back to Serie B. The move confirmed his standing as a coveted young midfielder with room to keep growing.
| Team (Appea.) | Goals |
|---|---|
| Remo Stars FC (25) | 2 |
| Inter Milan (1) | 0 |
| Sampdoria (loan) (38) | 1 |
| Pisa SC (25) | 0 |
Super Eagles: A promising senior debutant
Akinsanmiro represented Nigeria’s Flying Eagles at U-20 level before earning his senior Super Eagles breakthrough in the 2025-26 season. His consistent midfield displays in Italy pushed him into the senior reckoning under Eric Chelle.
He was included in Nigeria’s squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, gaining tournament experience as a young option in a competitive midfield during the Super Eagles’ run to third place. His international story is only just beginning.
| Competition (Stage) | MP (Goal) |
|---|---|
| AFCON 2025 (Third place) | 2 (0) |
Clubs journey: Nigeria and Italy
Akinsanmiro’s career has climbed quickly from the Nigerian league to one of Europe’s biggest clubs and regular Italian football. The Sampdoria and Pisa loans were key to his rapid development.
Now a permanent Pisa player still in his early twenties, the Lagos-born midfielder has the profile and trajectory to push for a return to Serie A and a bigger role for club and country.
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | Remo Stars FC |
| 2023–2026 | Inter Milan |
| 2024–2025 | Sampdoria (loan) |
| 2025–Present | Pisa SC |