{"id":250362,"date":"2023-02-20T18:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=250362"},"modified":"2023-02-20T18:59:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:59:54","slug":"top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Nigerian Footballers In English Premier League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years Nigerian footballers have played in the English Premier League at different levels. The most notable names are Jay Jay Okocha who played for Bolton Wanderers and Hull City and Nwankwo Kanu who played for Arsenal, West Brom and Portsmouth.<\/p>\n<p>These top players inspired other Nigerians to come to the English Premier League. If you place an EPL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betway.com.gh\/sport\/soccer\">soccer bet<\/a> on Betway you\u2019re likely to come across a Nigerian player in your team analysis. Currently, there are several Nigerian players playing key roles in their teams. Let\u2019s look at the top 7 Nigerian footballers in the EPL.<\/p>\n<h2>Emmanuel Dennis<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Nottingham Forest<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Forward<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250363\" style=\"width: 2246px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2246\" height=\"2056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league.jpg 2246w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1024x937.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-768x703.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1536x1406.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-2048x1875.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2246px) 100vw, 2246px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emmanuel Dennis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Emmanuel Dennis Watford\u2019s main man before switching to Nottingham Forest. He has played 11 games so far this season and scored 1 goal. While his main position is center forward, Dennis can also play central attacking midfielder and left winger. The Nigerian signed for Forest in the summer and is an important player for them. He is highly rated at the club.<\/p>\n<h2>Wilfred Ndidi<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Leicester City<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Central Defensive Midfield<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250364\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wilfred Ndidi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wilfred Ndidi has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the EPL and Europe at large. He has struggled with injuries which have hindered his development but remains a key player for Brendan Rodgers.<\/p>\n<p>His prowess as a CDM have seen him attract interest from other top EPL clubs such as Manchester United. Leicester are not having the best of seasons and Brendan Rodgers will expect that he steps up his performances and remains fit to help stabilize the ship.<\/p>\n<h2>Frank Onyeka<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Brentford<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Midfielder<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250367\" style=\"width: 513px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-2.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-2-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frank Onyeka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Frank Onyenka is one of Brentford\u2019s key players in the midfield. The 24-year-old moved to Brentford in the summer of 2021. He has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/frank-onyeka\/profil\/spieler\/421637\">brought a lot of experience<\/a> to Brentford\u2019s midfield having featured in the UEFA Champions League for Midtjylland. Onyeka has had to deal with injury setbacks but he is expected to rediscover his form.<\/p>\n<h2>Alex Iwobi<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Everton<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Winger<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250368\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Iwobi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alex Iwobi started his EPL career at Arsenal as a promising youngster. He played 115 matches for The Gunners scoring 15 goals. Iwobi was also part of the Arsenal team that lifted the FA Cup in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Many fans were surprised when Iwobi made the switch to Everton. He struggled under Carlo Ancelotti and Frank Lampard. However, he remains a key player for Everton as they fight to remain in the EPL.<\/p>\n<h2>Michael Olise<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Crystal Palace<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Attacker<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250370\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-250370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Olise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michael Olise has emerged as an important player for Crystal Palace this season. His top performances saw him win the Crystal Palace Player of the Month award in November. He has been consistent in his performances and Patrick Vierra seems to trust him.<\/p>\n<p>Olise made his mark in 2023 when scored a stunning free kick to help Palace get a draw at Old Trafford. That free kick has soccer betting fans on Betway expecting him to score each time Palace have a free kick in a promising area.<\/p>\n<h2>Dominic Solanke<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Bournemouth<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Striker<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250372\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-5-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-5-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dominic Solanke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Solanke has been around the EPL for a while. He first joined Chelsea in 2014\/2015 before moving to Liverpool then Bournemouth. Solanke has played 17 matches for his current club and scored three goals. At age 24, Solanke still has a lot of room for improvement<\/p>\n<h2>Eberechi Eze<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Club:<\/strong> Crystal Palace<br \/>\n<strong>Position:<\/strong> Attacker<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_250373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250373\" style=\"width: 1296px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-250373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1296\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-6.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/02\/ola_peter\/2023\/02\/20\/top-7-nigerian-footballers-in-english-premier-league-6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-250373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eberechi Eze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eze joined Crystal Palace in the summer of 2020. In the 2022\/23 season, he has played 19 matches in which he has scored 3 goals. He is a key player for Vierra as he helps the team with his passing and threat in the opposition\u2019s box.<\/p>\n<p>Eze\u2019s average player rating for the season has been 6 which a decent rating. Palace fans hope he continues the good performances to help them continue competing with the best teams in the EPL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years Nigerian footballers have played in the English Premier League at different levels. The most notable names are Jay Jay Okocha who played for Bolton Wanderers and Hull City and Nwankwo Kanu who played for Arsenal, West Brom and Portsmouth. These top players inspired other Nigerians to come to the English Premier League. 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