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Samuel Kalu

€1MMarket Value
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv•Attacker•
NigeriaNigeria
6.8
Season Score
28
Aug 26, 1997
177 cm
Height
0.09
Goals/Match
22
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
25Matches
3Goals
2Assists
5Goal Contributions
41Mins/game
6.75Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

40
Full match
34
Substituted off
37
From Bench

Rival Clubs(88)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
NiceNice71330020
Club BruggeClub Brugge64022210
Standard LiègeStandard Liège61230010
Sporting CharleroiSporting Charleroi63120000
NantesNantes52210010
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain50140000
RennesRennes52120110
Angers SCOAngers SCO53111000
GenkGenk51312120
DijonDijon54101010
Olympique MarseilleOlympique Marseille40220001
Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais40221010
LOSC LilleLOSC Lille41030110
Zulte-WaregemZulte-Waregem43011200
AnderlechtAnderlecht41210021
MetzMetz41211000
MonacoMonaco42110000
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace30030000
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne31110010
MontpellierMontpellier30211010
1–20 of 88

Rival National Teams(8)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
LiberiaLiberia11000000
ZimbabweZimbabwe10100000
Costa RicaCosta Rica10010000
AlgeriaAlgeria10010000
UkraineUkraine10100000
Central African RepublicCentral African Republic11000000
MadagascarMadagascar10010000
UgandaUganda10100000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

-
Free Agent
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv
Sep 22, 2025Transfer
Watford
Watford
-
Free Agent
Aug 30, 2024Transfer
Lausanne Sport
Lausanne Sport
Watford
Watford
Jun 30, 2024End of loan
Watford
Watford
Lausanne Sport
Lausanne Sport
Sep 7, 2023Loan
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Watford
Watford
Jan 26, 2022Transfer€3M
Gent
Gent
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Aug 6, 2018Transfer€9M
Trenčín
Trenčín
Gent
Gent
Jan 4, 2017Transfer€1M
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About Samuel Kalu

Samuel Kalu plays as a forward for Botev Plovdiv. Throughout his career, Samuel Kalu has scored 20 goals and provided 8 assists in 178 appearances across 5 clubs. In the First League 2025/2026, Samuel Kalu has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in 22 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.8. Samuel Kalu's 0.11 goals-per-game ratio across 178 appearances underlines his effectiveness in front of goal. Among the clubs he has represented — Botev Plovdiv, Lausanne Sport, Watford, Bordeaux — Samuel Kalu was most prolific at Bordeaux, where he scored 11 goals in 87 appearances. Samuel Kalu stands 177 cm tall, weighs 80 kg.

Full Career Record — Samuel Kalu

Samuel Kalu's professional career spans from 2016 to 2026, a period of roughly 10 seasons over which he has amassed 178 appearances spread across 5 clubs. With 20 goals and 8 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 18/19 with Bordeaux, when he registered 5 goals and 2 assists in 33 matches, playing 2142 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Botev Plovdiv, Samuel Kalu played 25 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists, with an average match rating of 6.75.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Samuel Kalu has passed the 100-appearance milestone.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Bordeaux2018/2019 - 2021/2022871164916——6.86
Trenčín2015/2016 - 2016/201727501603———
Botev Plovdiv2025/2026 - now25321019——6.75
Watford2021/2022 - 2023/20242100449——6.82
Lausanne Sport2023/20241010411——7.23
Nigeria (national team)2018 - 2022800195——6.60
Total1702088398

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Botev Plovdiv253—1019306.75
23/24Lausanne Sport101—411007.23
22/23Watford100—227106.75
21/22Watford110—222006.89
21/22Nigeria (national team)20—3000—
21/22Bordeaux121—323106.77
20/21Bordeaux204—975306.76
19/20Bordeaux221—1476506.96
18/19Nigeria (national team)50—121006.60
18/19Bordeaux335—214261—
17/18Nigeria (national team)10—4400—
16/17Trenčín222—160340—
15/16Trenčín53—010—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Samuel Kalu play?
Samuel Kalu plays as an Attacker for Botev Plovdiv in the First League. He has scored 2 goals in 22 appearances in the First League 2025/2026, with an average rating of 6.8.
What team does Samuel Kalu play for?
Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv in the First League.
How old is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu is 28 years old, born on August 26, 1997.
How tall is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu is 177 cm tall. He weighs 80 kg.