Kalu Michael
Kalu Michael (born November 11, 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer, who currently plays for Jazeera Sports Club in the Somali First Division
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kalu Prince Michael | ||
| Date of birth | November 8, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Okrika, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre Back, Defensive Midfield | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Jazeera Sports Club | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015-2016 | Al-Salam FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Al-Salam FC | 71 | (4) |
| 2018– | Jazeera Sports Club | 37 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Kalu Michael started his football career after moving to South Sudan to live with an Uncle. He was 15 when he was scouted and signed by Al-Salam FC. After 1year he was promoted to the first team, where he won 1 South Sudan Football Championship and 2 South Sudan National Cup. He was also Voted the best defender at the 2016 South Sudan National Cup at age 16.[1] In 2018 after his 18th birthday he signed for Jazeera Sports Club a newly promoted Somali First Division Team and helped them to a 6th position finish, retaining their Somali First Division status for the 2019/2020 season.[2] On the 2nd of January 2019 Kalu was awarded with the Fair Play Award at the Somali Football Awards for the 2018/2019 season[3]
Honours
Individual
- Best Defender Zone 2: South Sudan National Cup: 2016[4]
- Fair Play Award: Somali Football Awards 2019[5]
References