Simeon Nwankwo

Simeon "Simy" Tochukwu Nwankwo (born 7 May 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Crotone.[2]

Simeon Nwankwo

Personal information
Full name	Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo
Date of birth	(1992-05-07) 7 May 1992
Place of birth	Onitsha, Nigeria
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[1]
Playing position(s)	Striker
Club information
Current team	Crotone
Number	25
Youth career
	Guo FC
	Portimonense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2013	Portimonense	55	(17)
2013–2016	Gil Vicente	88	(29)
2016–	Crotone	112	(44)
National team^‡
2018–	Nigeria	5	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:18, 25 July 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 September 2019 (UTC)

Club career

On July 2016 he was acquired by the new Serie A team Crotone.[3]

On 19 April 2018 he scored a goal with an overhead kick in the incredible 1–1 draw against Juventus.[4][5]

International career

In May 25, 2018 "Simy" was called up to the Nigerian camp by Rohr in preparation for the world Cup, On 28 May, He made his international debut in the 1–1 draw against Dr Congo.[6] In June 2018 he was named in Nigeria's final 23 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[7] He made his first appearance at the tournament against Croatia where he came in as a second half substitute whilst Nigeria were 2–0 down. He also played as substitute in the 2–1 defeat against Argentina who eliminated Nigeria from the World Cup.[8][9]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 July 2020.[10]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Portimonense	2011–12	LigaPro	23	5	8	1	—		—		31	6
	2012–13		32	12	5	1	—		—		37	13
	Total		55	17	13	2	0	0	0	0	68	19
Gil Vicente	2013–14	Primeira Liga	15	0	6	0	—		—		21	0
	2014–15		30	9	6	2	—		—		36	11
	2015–16	LigaPro	43	20	3	0	—		—		46	20
	Total		88	29	15	2	0	0	0	0	103	31
Crotone	2016–17	Serie A	21	3	1	1	—		—		22	4
	2017–18		23	7	1	0	—		—		24	7
	2018–19	Serie B	33	14	3	0	—		—		36	14
	2019–20		35	20	1	1	—		—		36	21
	Total		112	44	6	2	0	0	0	0	118	46
Career total			255	90	34	6	0	0	0	0	289	96

International

As of 14 September 2019[11]

Nigeria
Year	Apps	Goals
2018	5	1
Total	5	1

References

1. "2018 FIFA World Cup: List of players" (PDF). FIFA. 23 June 2018. p. 19.
2. "Simy Nwankwo :: Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo :: Crotone". www.calciozz.it (in Italian). Retrieved 14 May 2018.
3. "Nuovo acquisto in casa rossoblù: arriva Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo - ilRossoBlu.it". ilRossoBlu.it (in Italian). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
4. "Crotone, Simy dopo la rovesciata: "Io come CR7? C'ho provato. Dimostrato di credere nella salvezza" - Mediagol". Mediagol (in Italian). 19 April 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
5. "Video Simy, pazzesco gol in rovesciata. Il Crotone pareggia con la Juventus. Bicicletta alla Cristiano Ronaldo". OA Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
6. admin. "Simeon Nwankwo: It was good Super Eagles debut but I have to do more". scorenigeria.com.ng. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
7. "Nigeria World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more". The Independent. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
8. "Recap: Late-game heroics salvage Argentina's World Cup hopes, eliminates Nigeria". FOX Sports. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
9. "FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina beat Nigeria 2–1 to reach round of 16. Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
10. Simeon Nwankwo at Soccerway
11. "Simeon Nwankwo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 27 June 2018.

External links

• Simeon Nwankwo at ForaDeJogo