1. Samuel Kalu Ojim was born on 26 August 1997 and is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as winger.
13 Facts About Samuel Kalu
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On 9 December 2015, Samuel Kalu agreed to sign a two-year contract with Slovak side AS Trencin, a partner club with GBS Academy at the time.
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Samuel Kalu made his professional debut for Trencin against Slovan Bratislava on 27 February 2016.
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On 4 January 2017, after his impressive displays in the Slovak League with Trencin, Samuel Kalu was transferred to Belgium top division club KAA Gent.
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On 6 August 2018, Samuel Kalu signed for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, signing a five-year contract.
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Samuel Kalu was handed the number 10 jersey on arrival.
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On 15 August 2021, Samuel Kalu collapsed in a game against Marseille.
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Samuel Kalu was able to get up and walk off the pitch with his teammates' help while holding an ice pack against his head.
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On 26 January 2022, Samuel Kalu joined Premier League club Watford on a three-and-a-half-year deal until 2025.
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On 7 September 2023, Samuel Kalu joined Swiss Super League club FC Lausanne-Sport on a season long loan from Watford.
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Samuel Kalu collapsed whilst participating in a team training session during the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt.
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Samuel Kalu was later released from the hospital to link up with the rest of the squad in Alexandria.
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Samuel Kalu's mother was released on 5 March 2019, having been kidnapped six days previously.