William Idemudia Daugaard Osula (/oʊˈsuːlə/; ; Danish pronunciation: [ˈvil.jæm oˈsuː.lɑ]; born 4 August 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Newcastle United.

Club career

Sheffield United

Osula is a youth product of Danish club Copenhagen, where he played before moving to the youth academy of Sheffield United in 2018.[2] On 13 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the Yorkshire club.[3] He made his first team debut in a 0–0 draw against Blackpool on 16 March 2022, coming on as a late substitute in the 91st minute.[4]

Loan to Derby County

On 1 September 2022, Osula joined Derby County on a season-long loan.[5] On 15 October 2022, having already appeared four times from the bench, Osula made his first start for the club, scoring two goals in a 3–0 victory at Accrington Stanley.[6]

Return from loan

On 6 January 2024, Osula scored a brace for Sheffield United in a 4–0 FA Cup victory over Gillingham, marking his first senior goals for the club.[7]

Newcastle United

On 8 August 2024, Newcastle United announced the signing of Osula for £10,000,000 with a further £5,000,000 in add-ons.[8] On 12 January 2025, Osula scored his first goal for the club in the third round of the FA Cup, the third of a 3–1 win over Bromley.[9]

International career

Osula was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and a Nigerian father and moved to England at a young age.[10] He was called up to a training camp for the Denmark U19s in February 2022.[11] He debuted with the Denmark U19s in a friendly 3–2 loss to the Hungary U19s on 23 February 2022.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 8 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 2021–22[13] Championship 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2022–23[14] Championship 2 0 – – – 2 0
2023–24[15] Premier League 21 0 2 3 1 0 – 24 3
Total 28 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 31 3
Derby County (loan) 2022–23[14] League One 16 2 3 3 1 0 1[a] 0 21 5
Newcastle United 2024–25[16] Premier League 9 0 2 1 3 0 – 14 1
Career total 53 2 6 6 6 1 1 0 66 9
  1. ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (17 March 2022). "'Unpredictable' - spotlight on young Sheffield United striker Will Osula". YorkshireLive.
  3. ^ "Six sign pro deals". Sheffield United FC. 13 July 2021.
  4. ^ Wignall, Ben (17 March 2022). "William Osula issues message following Sheffield United debut v Blackpool". Football League World.
  5. ^ "FORWARD OSULA MAKES DEADLINE DAY LOAN MOVE TO DERBY". dcfc.co.uk. 1 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Accrington Stanley 0–3 Derby County". BBC Sport. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Gillingham 0-4 Sheffield United: William Osula and James McAtee hit doubles as Blades progress". BBC Sport. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ Osula to Newcastle United: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings
  9. ^ Taylor, Louise (12 January 2024). "Will Osula settles Newcastle nerves after Bromley threaten FA Cup upset". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  10. ^ "First EPL squad involvement for West Brom and Sheffield United teenagers of Nigerian descent:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  11. ^ "Sheffield-talent udtaget for DK: Har fortid i KB". bold.dk.
  12. ^ "Landsholdsdatabasen". DBU.
  13. ^ "Games played by William Osula in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Games played by William Osula in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Games played by William Osula in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Games played by William Osula in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
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