Bright Osayi-Samuel
Nigeria/D/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Bright Osayi-Samuel is a dynamic Nigerian right-back who has developed into one of the most exciting defensive talents emerging from Africa, currently showcasing his skills at English Championship side Birmingham City. The 28-year-old's career took off at Blackpool before a move to Queens Park Rangers and then a successful spell in Turkey with Fenerbahçe, where he won the Turkish Cup and became a fan favorite for his explosive runs. His key attributes are blistering pace, confident dribbling, and the ability to contribute both defensively and as an attacking overlapper. He has earned caps for the Nigerian national team, featuring in AFCON tournaments. With a market value reflecting his high potential, Osayi-Samuel is known for his fearless style and is considered a player capable of performing at the very highest level of the game.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/03
Fenerbahce
Birmingham CitySigned
2021/01/27
Queens Park RangersFenerbahce508000€
Transfer
2017/08/30
BlackpoolQueens Park RangersTransfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Nigeria
CAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
6
Minutes Per Game
544
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
199
Key Passes Per Game
4
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
5
Accurate Crosses Per Game
4
Success Dribbles Per Game
5
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
18
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
16
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
8
Be Fouled Per Game
11