Victor Ikechukwu Jonathan Orakpo (born 14 January 2006) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Nice.

Club career

Orakpo is a product of FC Bako, before moving to the VOE Football Academy who was part of the FC Bayern Munich academy international network.[3] On 31 January 2024, he transferred to Ligue 1 club OGC Nice until 2027.[4] He made his senior debut with Nice as a substitute in a 2–1 Ligue 1 loss to Auxerre on 18 August 2024. On 26 August 2024, he extended his contract with Nice until 2028.[5]

International career

Orakpo was the MVP for the Nigeria U20s at the 2022 FC Bayern Youth Cup, with 6 goals.[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 10 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nice 2024–25 Ligue 1 4 0 0 0 1[a] 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. ^ "Round-up of the 2022 FC Bayern Youth Cup". FC Bayern. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Victor Orakpo extends his contract". OGC Nice.
  3. ^ "Mercato : comment l'OGC Nice a réussi à attirer le prometteur Victor Orakpo - France Bleu". ici par France Bleu et France 3. 1 February 2024.
  4. ^ "La Minute Rouge et Noire : Orakpo (futur) tireur d'élite des Aiglons ? - France Bleu". ici par France Bleu et France 3.
  5. ^ "Victor Orakpo: Exciting Nigerian youngster inks contract extension with Ligue 1 side". www.afrik-foot.com. 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ Nwankwo, Paschal (16 October 2022). "FC Bayern Youth Cup: Team Nigeria Win Tournament".
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Orakpo
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