The Premier League has long been a stage where Nigerian footballers write their stories from the magic of Jay-Jay Okocha to the poise of Nwankwo Kanu. But in 2025, the English top flight is buzzing with an even wider array of Super Eagles stars, each making their mark in the world’s most-watched league.
Here is a rundown of the Nigerians lighting up England’s football stage this season:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
Fulham’s midfield heartbeat and Nigeria’s most experienced Premier League export, Iwobi continues to redefine his legacy. Since joining from Arsenal in 2023, the 28-year-old has become a creative hub, already contributing an assist and winning a Player of the Match award against Manchester United this season. Already, he has surpassed Kanu’s record to become the Nigerian with the most EPL appearances.
Calvin Bassey (Fulham)
At the back, Bassey is a wall. Since swapping Ajax for Fulham in 2023, the versatile defender has featured in almost every game, missing only three league matches last term. This season, he hasn’t missed a single minute, underlining his status as one of Marco Silva’s most reliable men.
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)
Aina has matured into one of the most dependable right-backs in the league. His absence last season coincided with Forest’s slide down the table, highlighting his importance. Now fully fit, the 28-year-old is once again ever-present, holding down the flank with composure and grit.
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest)
Forest’s big No. 9 has endured an injury-plagued spell but remains a fan favourite. With 89 appearances since joining in 2022, the 28-year-old is battling to regain his starting place from Chris Wood. Even if injuries have slowed him down, Awoniyi’s power and eye for goal mean he can still be a game-changer when fit.
Frank Onyeka (Brentford)
Nicknamed “The Tank,” Onyeka is enjoying a resurgence after his loan spell at Augsburg. He has featured in all four of Brentford’s games this season, providing two assists in his last two appearances. Known for his work rate and physical presence in midfield, he is slowly becoming indispensable to Thomas Frank’s side.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
The Nigerian forward was Wolves’ headline signing on deadline day, arriving for £24 million after topping the Belgian scoring charts last season. At 6ft 6in, Arokodare brings aerial dominance and physicality, and Wolves fans are eager to see how he adapts after the international break.
Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace)
Perhaps the most inspirational story, Uche’s rise has been meteoric. Just three years ago, he was playing in Spain’s fifth tier. After impressing with Getafe in La Liga, the 21-year-old landed in London this summer as Eberechi Eze’s replacement at Palace. His energy and dynamism in midfield could make him one of the season’s breakout stars.
Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham)
Chukwueze’s pace and dribbling trickery are no secret, but his move to Fulham is a fresh start after mixed fortunes at AC Milan. With Iwobi already pulling strings in midfield, Silva will be hoping Chukwueze provides the width and flair to terrorize Premier League defences.
Ahmed Abdullahi (Sunderland)
The youngest of the lot, 21-year-old Abdullahi has just stepped up to the Premier League after Sunderland’s promotion. A former Flying Eagles attacker, he is yet to make his EPL debut but was named on the bench in the Black Cats’ Carabao Cup tie against Huddersfield. For him, the journey is only beginning.
With this wave of talent, the Super Eagles’ influence on English football has never been stronger.
