Top 5 Nigerian Stars in the Premier League

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi #18 of Nigeria passes against Ecuador at Red Bull Arena on June 02, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Nigerian players have illuminated the Premier League for decades, with luminaries like Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and John Obi-Mikel leaving an indelible mark on the English game.

Today, while the names might not be quite as famous, we still have several influential Nigerian players plying their trade in the Premier League.

Aussiebets.com have highlighted the top five Nigerian players playing in the Premier League today, ranking them from one to five.

Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi, the 25-year-old Super Eagles forward, is making waves as a standout talent in the Premier League.

In last season’s PL campaign, the former Union Berlin forward finished the season as Forest’s leading scorer, finding the net ten times in 27 appearances.

Awoniyi’s exceptional form, especially during a critical late-season burst of six goals in just four games, was instrumental in securing Forest’s top-flight status.

A hugely popular presence in the Forest dressing room, the seven-time capped Nigerian international’s power, pace and ability in front of goal have quickly made him a key figure in Nottingham.

Awoniyi has already notched made his mark in the new Premier League season and is favourite with Stake, who have the promo code NEWBONUS, to top Forest’s goalscoring charts again.

Our next big hitter cutting his teeth in the Premier League, Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi, made the surprise move from Everton to Fulham over the summer.

A key player in the Toffees’ midfield last season, Iwobi made 123