Samuel Chukwueze is a thrilling right winger renowned for his dribbling, pace and directness, a product of Nigeria’s youth success who broke through at Villarreal and won the Europa League. Now with AC Milan, the Umuahia-born attacker has become one of the most exciting wide players in Nigeria’s Super Eagles setup.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Chukwueze |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Date of Birth | 22 May 1999 |
| Latest club | AC Milan |
| League | Serie A (ITA) |
| Position | Right winger |
| Market value | €18.00m |
Playing style: A direct, dribbling winger
Chukwueze is an old-fashioned touchline winger who thrives running at defenders and cutting inside onto his left foot.
- 🪄 Dribbling: One of the best one-on-one dribblers Nigeria has produced.
- ⚡ Pace: Quick and direct, a constant threat down the right.
- 🎯 Cutting inside: Loves to drift inside and shoot with his left foot.
- 🅰️ End product: Combines flair with goals and assists.
- 🌟 Youth pedigree: A Golden Ball winner at the 2015 U-17 World Cup.
Career: From Villarreal to the San Siro
Chukwueze made his name in Spain before earning a move to Italian giants AC Milan.
Europa League glory at Villarreal
After moving to Villarreal from Nigeria, Chukwueze rose through the ranks to become a first-team regular, dazzling in La Liga with his dribbling. He was part of the Villarreal side that won the 2021 Europa League, beating Manchester United in the final, a landmark triumph for the Spanish club.
His performances over several seasons in Spain marked him out as one of Europe’s most exciting wingers and earned a transfer to AC Milan in 2023.
AC Milan and a Fulham loan
At AC Milan, Chukwueze added Serie A experience to his game, contributing goals and assists in Italy. He spent the 2024-25 season on loan in the Premier League with Fulham before returning to Milan for the following campaign.
Back at the San Siro, he continues to offer Milan pace and unpredictability from the flank while remaining a regular in the Nigeria national team.
| Team (Appea.) | Goals |
|---|---|
| Villarreal (150) | 25 |
| AC Milan (70) | 8 |
| Fulham (loan) (30) | 3 |
International career: A Super Eagles wide threat
Chukwueze first shone for Nigeria at youth level, winning the Golden Ball at the 2015 U-17 World Cup, before graduating to the senior side. He helped the Super Eagles finish third at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and reach the final in 2023.
A regular in Nigeria’s attack, he has provided width and goal threat across multiple AFCON campaigns, forming part of a dangerous forward line alongside Ademola Lookman and other stars.
| Competition (Stage) | MP (Goal) |
|---|---|
| AFCON 2019 (Third place) | 5 (1) |
| AFCON 2021 (Round of 16) | 4 (0) |
| AFCON 2023 (Runners-up) | 6 (1) |
| AFCON 2025 (Third place) | 5 (1) |
Clubs journey: Spain, Italy and England
Chukwueze’s career has taken him across Spain, Italy and England, with his breakthrough years at Villarreal establishing him among Europe’s most exciting wingers.
A Europa League winner and youth World Cup star, he remains one of the most watchable attackers in Nigerian football.
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | Villarreal |
| 2023–Present | AC Milan |
| 2024–2025 | Fulham (loan) |