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Height
90
Shirt
28 years
Aug 26, 1997
Right
Preferred foot
Nigeria
Country
€791.3K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Attacking Midfielder
AM

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches78%Shot attempts100%Goals47%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions45%
Transfer value: €791.3K
Highest: €10.6M(Dec 31, 2019)
€11M
€8M
€5.3M
€2.7M
€0

First Professional League 2025/2026

0
Goals
1
Assists
4
Started
12
Matches
441
Minutes played
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 23

Ludogorets Razgrad
W2-1
67
0
1
1
0

Feb 15

Levski Sofia
L3-0
0
0
0
0
0

Feb 8

Beroe
D0-0
12
0
0
0
0

Dec 6, 2025

PFC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
L3-2
8
0
0
0
0

Dec 2, 2025

Arda Kardzhali
D0-0
85
0
0
0
0

Nov 29, 2025

Cherno More Varna
W2-1
6
0
0
0
0

Nov 22, 2025

CSKA Sofia
L2-1
23
0
0
0
0

Nov 7, 2025

Dobrudzha Dobrich
W2-1
81
0
0
0
0

Nov 1, 2025

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
W0-4
90
0
0
0
0

Oct 24, 2025

Spartak Varna
L3-2
10
0
0
0
0
Botev Plovdiv

Feb 23

First Professional League
Ludogorets Razgrad
2-1
67‎’‎
-

Feb 15

First Professional League
Levski Sofia
3-0
Bench

Feb 8

First Professional League
Beroe
0-0
12‎’‎
-

Dec 6, 2025

First Professional League
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
3-2
8‎’‎
-

Dec 2, 2025

First Professional League
Arda Kardzhali
0-0
85‎’‎
-
2025/2026

News

About

Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Botev Plovdiv, born on August 26, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Samuel Kalu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 First Professional League season, Samuel Kalu has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 441 minutes, 1 yellow card.

Samuel Kalu scores highly on Assists and Minutes compared to attacking midfielders in the First Professional League.

Samuel Kalu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Samuel Kalu's next match is on February 27, 2026 when Botev Plovdiv face Montana in the First Professional League.

Explore Samuel Kalu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv alongside Emil Naydenov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Noga, Nikola Soldo, Gabriel Zlatanov, Nikola Iliev, Todor Nedelev, Aleksa Maras, Emerson Rodriguez, Pedro Igor, Samuil Tsonov, Carlos Algarra, Nikolay Minkov, Antoine Conte, Nikolay Prandzhev, Enock Kwateng, Bryan Hein, Henrique Jocu, Daniel Naumov, Franklin Chagas, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Zakaria Tindano, Ivaylo Videv, Edson Silva, Tarek Issaoui, Lucas Araujo, Simeon Petrov, and Williams Chimezie. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Samuel Kalu's career has also included time at Watford, Lausanne, Bordeaux, Gent, and Trencin.

On the international stage, Samuel Kalu has represented Nigeria.

Samuel Kalu is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi, Amas Obasogie, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Chidera Ejuke, Chidozie Awaziem, Cyriel Dessers, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Francis Uzoho, Frank Onyeka, Igoh Ogbu, Mohammed Usman, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago Lawal, Samuel Chukwueze, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabili, Tochukwu Nnadi, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Zaidu Sanusi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Asisat Oshoala, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Rasheedat Ajibade, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, and Chinwendu Ihezuo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Samuel Kalu has won 2 titles: Super Liga (2015/2016) and Cup (2015/2016) with Trencin.

Samuel Kalu has competed in First Professional League, Super League, Championship, Premier League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Europa League, First Division A, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Samuel Kalu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Samuel Kalu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches78%Shot attempts100%Goals47%
Chances created55%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions45%

Career

Senior career

Botev Plovdiv (free agent)Sep 2025 - now
14
1
21
3
13
0
86
10
55
11
44
7

National team

10
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Trencin

Slovakia
1
Super Liga(15/16)
1
Cup(15/16)

News

About

Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Botev Plovdiv, born on August 26, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Samuel Kalu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 First Professional League season, Samuel Kalu has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 441 minutes, 1 yellow card.

Samuel Kalu scores highly on Assists and Minutes compared to attacking midfielders in the First Professional League.

Samuel Kalu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Samuel Kalu's next match is on February 27, 2026 when Botev Plovdiv face Montana in the First Professional League.

Explore Samuel Kalu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv alongside Emil Naydenov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Noga, Nikola Soldo, Gabriel Zlatanov, Nikola Iliev, Todor Nedelev, Aleksa Maras, Emerson Rodriguez, Pedro Igor, Samuil Tsonov, Carlos Algarra, Nikolay Minkov, Antoine Conte, Nikolay Prandzhev, Enock Kwateng, Bryan Hein, Henrique Jocu, Daniel Naumov, Franklin Chagas, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Zakaria Tindano, Ivaylo Videv, Edson Silva, Tarek Issaoui, Lucas Araujo, Simeon Petrov, and Williams Chimezie. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Samuel Kalu's career has also included time at Watford, Lausanne, Bordeaux, Gent, and Trencin.

On the international stage, Samuel Kalu has represented Nigeria.

Samuel Kalu is from Nigeria, and the national teams include Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi, Amas Obasogie, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Chidera Ejuke, Chidozie Awaziem, Cyriel Dessers, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Francis Uzoho, Frank Onyeka, Igoh Ogbu, Mohammed Usman, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago Lawal, Samuel Chukwueze, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabili, Tochukwu Nnadi, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Zaidu Sanusi, Omorinsola Babajide, Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Ashleigh Plumptre, Esther Okoronkwo, Asisat Oshoala, Joe Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Rasheedat Ajibade, Francisca Ordega, Halimatu Ayinde, and Chinwendu Ihezuo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Samuel Kalu has won 2 titles: Super Liga (2015/2016) and Cup (2015/2016) with Trencin.

Samuel Kalu has competed in First Professional League, Super League, Championship, Premier League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Europa League, First Division A, and Champions League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Samuel Kalu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Samuel Kalu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.