Ballon d’Or: Super Eagles Player Nominated For Best U21 Player Of The Year
Super Eagles starSamuel Chukwueze has been nominated in this year’sBallon d’Or award for the best U21 player of the year.
TheVillarrealplayer was included in the shortlist for theKopa Trophyalongside others likeJadon Sancho,Matteo Guendouzi,Joao Felix, andMatthijo de Ligt.
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwuezewas born on May 22, 1999, and is a Nigerian professional player with Villarreal CF. He plays as a winger for the Nigeria national team.
Chukwueze’s style of play has drawn comparisons toArjen Robben and he was revealed as one of the 50 youngsters to watch in world football byUEFA’s website, with a net worth of about $33 million.